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J111 REO

2004 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

226,601 mi
Last recorded226,601 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 REO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 226,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 220,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 211,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 204,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 196,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 196,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated caliper to brake pipe (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated caliper to brake pipe (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 183,143 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 175,820 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 166,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 151,108 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 134,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 134,101 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 121,840 miles

front discs corroding.

Fail 8 Feb 2012 121,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs corroding.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 102,259 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 80,491 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 45,312 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 26,220 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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J111 REO is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 J111 REO, 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 J111 REO registered?

J111 REO is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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