MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,326 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre close to limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriated
front propshaft doughnut starting to split
nearside rear handbrake low effort may require brake service
outer sill covers fitted
Direction indicator incorrect colour both front and rear (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre close to limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriated
front propshaft doughnut starting to split
nearside rear handbrake low effort may require brake service
outer sill covers fitted
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
very slight play in both front lower ball joints
stone chip in windscreen
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
stone chip in windscreen
both front tyres worn
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AJ53 HWD is a 2003 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 2003 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 81,951 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 AJ53 HWD, 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 23 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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AJ53 HWD is a 2003 BMW 118, first registered on 23 October 2003.
Is AJ53 HWD safe to buy?
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