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AJ54 CZU

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

190,824 mi
Last recorded190,824 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 CZU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 190,824 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 184,002 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 171,024 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 169,276 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 158,406 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 158,406 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

fly wheel noisy

Pass 2 May 2014 151,833 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs worn and scored

Fail 22 Feb 2013 140,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 140,731 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 135,088 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 121,871 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 97,308 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 64,105 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

High level of grey smoke

Rear brake pads on maximum wear limit

Slight corrosion to both front and rear brake discs

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 CZU is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CZU, 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 AJ54 CZU registered?

AJ54 CZU is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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