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LJ54 OVM

2004 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,889 mi
Last recorded115,889 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 OVM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 115,889 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres are cracking slightly on the inner wall.

Fail 15 Dec 2016 115,885 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres are cracking slightly on the inner wall.

Pass 12 Dec 2015 109,368 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 99,833 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 99,833 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 91,351 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracked inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2012 85,193 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 83,719 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 79,103 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 62,679 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 43,270 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 43,270 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 25,360 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 OVM is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LJ54 OVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ54 OVM registered?

LJ54 OVM is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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