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L400 DJW

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

83,149 mi
Last recorded83,149 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 DJW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 83,149 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 81,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 79,976 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 78,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 74,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 71,836 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre on inner edge 2mm

Pass 26 Nov 2019 69,707 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 67,280 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 63,198 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 59,544 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 55,216 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 51,695 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 47,317 miles

Both rear tyre tread depths are near the legal limit

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 43,161 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 38,298 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 33,202 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 28,432 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 22,179 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

rear brake pads getting low

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Fail 11 Dec 2008 22,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

rear brake pads getting low

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 11 Dec 2007 17,751 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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L400 DJW is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 L400 DJW, 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 L400 DJW registered?

L400 DJW is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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