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AY54 JDJ

2004 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

140,740 mi
Last recorded140,740 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 JDJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 140,740 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 137,937 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 136,173 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 133,867 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 138,201 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 126,085 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2018 122,988 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 119,950 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 117,315 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s front cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s rear inner faces corroding (3.5.1i)

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Fail 3 May 2016 117,315 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s front cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s rear inner faces corroding (3.5.1i)

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 9 Apr 2015 111,938 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 103,642 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 97,142 miles

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

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)

n/s/r tyre has a cut through to the cords but less than 25mm

Pass 28 Oct 2011 91,929 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 85,860 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 85,860 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 72,220 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2009 72,216 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)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 55,783 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,600 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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AY54 JDJ is a 2004 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AY54 JDJ, 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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AY54 JDJ is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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