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WR54 RZJ

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,304 mi
Last recorded120,304 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 RZJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 120,304 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 120,304 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 110,882 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 98,364 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 98,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 88,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2012 88,894 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 80,529 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 137,790 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2009 129,623 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 122,737 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2008 122,737 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2007 89,817 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WR54 RZJ is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WR54 RZJ, 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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What year was WR54 RZJ registered?

WR54 RZJ is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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