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RY54 ZNL

2004 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,212 mi
Last recorded97,212 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 ZNL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 97,212 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 86,464 miles

Nearside Front Break pad wear sensor not fitted to pad but secured out of way

Fail 5 Jun 2025 86,464 miles

Nearside Front Break pad wear sensor not fitted to pad but secured out of way

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 85,633 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 85,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 84,705 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 83,412 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 81,817 miles

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))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 80,160 miles

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))

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

Fail 20 May 2020 80,160 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 74,920 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 69,226 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on edges

slight perishing both front brake hoses

Pass 19 May 2017 64,538 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak under engine.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under cover's fitted

Pass 17 May 2016 61,049 miles

front brake hoses perishing

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2015 56,147 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 50,422 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 44,516 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 44,516 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2012 39,286 miles

inner set of front brake pads getting close to wear limit.

screen damaged.

Pass 19 May 2011 33,028 miles

inner set of front brake pads getting thin.

inner set of rear brake pads getting thin.

offside front tyre wearing out on edges.

rear tyres wearing out on inner edge and have cuts in tread,only pass due to raised tread pattern.

Pass 20 May 2010 26,481 miles

inner set of front brake pads getting thin.

rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 21 May 2009 20,491 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 14,050 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 8,035 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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RY54 ZNL is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY54 ZNL registered?

RY54 ZNL is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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