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BJ54 XAL

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

168,760 mi
Last recorded168,760 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 168,760 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 163,541 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 161,302 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 161,302 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 158,929 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 153,189 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 148,469 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 145,810 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 133,021 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 132,619 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 120,575 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 109,320 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 90,751 miles

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.

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 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.

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