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RY54 ZDH

2004 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

143,948 mi
Last recorded143,948 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 ZDH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 143,948 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Heatshield insecure

Fail 19 Sep 2025 143,948 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Heatshield insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2024 143,553 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2024 143,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2024 146,385 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front tyre going bald on edge/s

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2023 161,839 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 161,825 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 152,526 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 144,585 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 144,585 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 165,457 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 165,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 154,434 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 143,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2018 145,931 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rubber split exhaust system is secure

Pass 1 Jun 2017 135,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2017 135,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 112,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front seat belt stalk has plastic cover insecure.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

wipers slightly smeary.

Pass 8 May 2015 102,678 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 102,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 101,705 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 99,880 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 99,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 95,814 miles

exhaust bracket between centre and rear silencers broken .

Fail 28 Nov 2011 95,814 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust bracket between centre and rear silencers broken .

Pass 15 Dec 2010 89,702 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 84,060 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 24 Nov 2008 72,535 miles

rear tyres worn inner / outer edges

Pass 7 Dec 2007 54,148 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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RY54 ZDH is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2004 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 96,770 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY54 ZDH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RY54 ZDH is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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