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J100 NCM

2004 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,176 mi
Last recorded146,176 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 NCM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 146,176 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 132,639 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 111,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 106,442 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 102,296 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 94,643 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 94,643 miles

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

0/s front tyre badly worn on sidewall

Pass 30 Mar 2011 85,683 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 77,474 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 67,894 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 67,894 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Advise chips on the windscreen

Pass 19 Nov 2007 48,285 miles

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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J100 NCM is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver 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 J100 NCM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J100 NCM registered?

J100 NCM is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 2 December 2004.

Is J100 NCM safe to buy?

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