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K28 JKM

2004 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

159,097 mi
Last recorded159,097 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK28 JKM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 159,097 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 159,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 156,871 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes been painted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 154,031 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears painted (1.1.11 (c))

Rear seats removed

Pass 18 Jan 2023 151,367 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear seats removed

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2022 148,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 6 Jan 2021 142,663 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr/nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

handbrake effort

Fail 6 Jan 2021 142,663 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr/nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

handbrake effort

Fail 18 Dec 2020 142,328 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 14 May 2019 134,038 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all rear seats removed

rear prop-shaft mount / bush broken up

Fail 13 May 2019 134,035 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all rear seats removed

rear prop-shaft mount / bush broken up

Pass 21 May 2018 128,298 miles

all rear seats missing

Fail 21 May 2018 128,298 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

all rear seats missing

Pass 26 May 2017 102,704 miles

ALL REAR SEATS HAVE BEEN REMOVED

Fail 25 May 2017 102,704 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

ALL REAR SEATS HAVE BEEN REMOVED

Pass 9 May 2016 112,588 miles

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

Front tyre heavily worn shoulders nearside & offside

Nearside Rear tyre cracked & perished no cords at time of test

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

windscreen wipers poor close to excessive

Fail 13 May 2015 101,337 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 May 2015 101,337 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 91,748 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 May 2013 83,374 miles

Battery loose not insecure

Both front tyres getting low wearing edges

Front number plate cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2013 83,374 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery loose not insecure

Both front tyres getting low wearing edges

Front number plate cracked

Passenger wiper starting to smear

Fail 17 Apr 2012 73,881 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level low

Pass 17 Apr 2012 73,881 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level low

Pass 16 Apr 2011 65,163 miles

advise centre stop light not working

advise front discs lipped and pitted

Fail 16 Apr 2011 65,163 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise centre stop light not working

advise front discs lipped and pitted

Pass 28 Apr 2010 55,333 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 55,333 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 46,045 miles

nails in n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2008 31,625 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 29,656 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lining(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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K28 JKM is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 K28 JKM, 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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K28 JKM is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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