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BJ54 TJZ

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,779 mi
Last recorded138,779 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 TJZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 138,779 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 133,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 133,646 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 126,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 119,833 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 109,925 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake hoses cracking [front worst]

Pass 12 Sep 2011 98,804 miles

both front brake hoses borderline cracking

front tyres getting low on edges

slight play o/s/r suspension

Pass 24 Aug 2010 87,533 miles

both front flexible brake hoses starting to perish

complete underbody covers fitted

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2009 74,400 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 74,289 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 4 Sep 2008 58,459 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 49,638 miles

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

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 TJZ is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ54 TJZ, 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 BJ54 TJZ registered?

BJ54 TJZ is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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