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BJ54 OCD

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

136,807 mi
Last recorded136,807 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 OCD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 136,807 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 133,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 132,323 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 130,281 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 128,333 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 128,333 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 124,998 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 120,823 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 120,748 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 117,606 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

o/s/r pad wire frayed

slight cut n/s/f tyre

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2016 117,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

o/s/r pad wire frayed

slight cut n/s/f tyre

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 112,648 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior top test

Fail 22 Aug 2014 107,099 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 107,099 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 102,746 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 98,887 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 98,887 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 93,355 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Oct 2010 84,327 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 69,379 miles

rear tyres are on the 1.6mm limit

Fail 20 Oct 2009 69,379 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear tyres are on the 1.6mm limit

Pass 22 Oct 2008 58,170 miles

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

all 3 wiper blades are not clearing very well recomend replacement.

undertray is broken recomend replacement accident damage.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 47,962 miles

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

rear tyres approaching limit

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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BJ54 OCD is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ54 OCD, 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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BJ54 OCD is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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