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AJ54 CYY

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,813 mi
Last recorded150,813 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 150,813 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 150,813 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 142,799 miles

Nearside Front FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Fail 12 Feb 2019 142,790 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour ALL INDICATORS (4.4.3 (a))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 13 Feb 2018 134,710 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 134,479 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2017 126,073 miles

All tyre tread depths are low & tyres perished.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

The OSR wheel bearing is noisy.

The engine has an oil leak (filler cap loose).

Fail 22 May 2017 126,071 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear exhaust cracked around pipe. (7.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

All tyre tread depths are low & tyres perished.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

The OSR wheel bearing is noisy.

The engine has an oil leak (filler cap loose).

Pass 22 Jul 2016 119,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 112,008 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 102,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 93,954 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

n/s/r tyre has cut in tread,but not to cords at time of test

Pass 20 Oct 2012 86,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 75,801 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 64,811 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 55,135 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 46,640 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 34,649 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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AJ54 CYY is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CYY, 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 CYY is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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