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J4 ODT

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,485 mi
Last recorded76,485 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 ODT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 76,485 miles

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

front screen cracked but not restricting view

rear brake discs corroding /pitted

rear view mirror glass fadded

Pass 29 Dec 2009 63,332 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 63,331 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 51,435 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 39,567 miles

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

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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J4 ODT is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J4 ODT, 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 J4 ODT registered?

J4 ODT is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is J4 ODT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 ODT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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