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MF04 JUE

2004 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,727 mi
Last recorded157,727 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 JUE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 157,727 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pad warning light on

offside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2016 157,718 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pad warning light on

offside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 7 Oct 2015 150,364 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front wishbone back bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 30 Sep 2014 137,123 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 137,123 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 133,787 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 133,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 130,689 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 128,126 miles

both rear tyres close to limit 205 55 16

fos link pin slight play

Pass 7 Apr 2010 121,783 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 112,856 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 100,743 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 84,546 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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MF04 JUE is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue 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 MF04 JUE, 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 MF04 JUE registered?

MF04 JUE is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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