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AJ54 AYN

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,648 mi
Last recorded154,648 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 AYN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 154,648 miles

visible blue smoke from exhaust

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn very low

both rear lower suspension bushes have play to limit at time of test

Fail 24 Oct 2015 154,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear lower suspension bushes have play to limit at time of test

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn very low

visible blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 7 Nov 2014 137,818 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 137,818 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 109,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2013 109,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 90,953 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Sep 2011 76,295 miles

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)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Sep 2010 61,182 miles

205/55 16 V

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

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

offside front tyre very low at Inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2009 44,482 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 40,268 miles

front brake imbalance 19%

Pass 25 Oct 2007 33,969 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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AJ54 AYN is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ54 AYN, 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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AJ54 AYN is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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