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LJ54 OGM

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,424 mi
Last recorded147,424 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 OGM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 147,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged To calliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged To calliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 147,120 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged To calliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged To calliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 17 Jan 2024 144,472 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine tray and undertray fitted at time of test

tpm light on

Fail 17 Jan 2024 144,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine tray and undertray fitted at time of test

tpm light on

Pass 11 Jan 2023 142,196 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine trays and under trays fitted at time of test

surface corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension components

Fail 11 Jan 2023 142,196 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine trays and under trays fitted at time of test

surface corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension components

Pass 13 Jan 2022 140,532 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner/outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre worn inner/outer edges-close to exposing cords

tpms light on

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2022 140,532 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner/outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre worn inner/outer edges-close to exposing cords

tpms light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2021 138,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 138,455 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake light illuminated constantly

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

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 14 Jan 2020 135,046 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 Jan 2020 135,046 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 128,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 119,899 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 112,970 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

both rear indicators slightly white in colour.

Pass 4 Jan 2016 103,130 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 103,130 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 93,647 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 93,647 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 86,596 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 80,628 miles

advise both front brake flexi hoses slightly cracking

Pass 9 Jan 2012 77,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

objec ts hanging from rear view mirror.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 67,186 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 47,191 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 28,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 18,818 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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LJ54 OGM is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LJ54 OGM, 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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LJ54 OGM is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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