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CJ54 CHA

2018 BMW 118

Orange Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,779 mi
Last recorded61,779 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 11837,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ54 CHA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 61,779 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive prop shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 52,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 43,353 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 34,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 34,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 25,345 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 23,880 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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CJ54 CHA is a 2018 BMW 118 in Orange with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 37,169 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 CJ54 CHA, 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 8 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CJ54 CHA registered?

CJ54 CHA is a 2018 BMW 118, first registered on 19 September 2018.

Is CJ54 CHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJ54 CHA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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