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JW54 SCW

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

124,321 mi
Last recorded124,321 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW54 SCW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 124,321 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 122,512 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 122,482 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion in rear subframe anchorages

Rear corrosion in subframe and suspension arms

Pass 18 Jan 2024 118,151 miles

Front both tyres worn on edge

Pass 26 Jan 2023 114,335 miles

Rear corrosion in suspension components

Fail 26 Jan 2023 114,335 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear corrosion in suspension components

Pass 11 Feb 2022 111,172 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

O/S/F sidelight dim

Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 111,170 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

O/S/F sidelight dim

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 107,994 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 106,150 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 103,107 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 103,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 98,301 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 91,221 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 78,749 miles

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

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

steering lock faulty

Pass 7 Nov 2014 64,925 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 57,764 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 53,227 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 47,031 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 41,912 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 35,642 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 30,647 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 24,211 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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JW54 SCW is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 JW54 SCW, 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 JW54 SCW registered?

JW54 SCW is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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