MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,760 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Front Brake Discs Worn
Rear Brake Discs Worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake Discs Worn
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake Discs Worn
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.
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BJ54 XAL is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 XAL, 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 XAL registered?
BJ54 XAL is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 18 October 2004.
Is BJ54 XAL safe to buy?
The MOT history for BJ54 XAL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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