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NU04 ZSJ

2004 BMW 318

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

123,306 mi
Last recorded123,306 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 31861,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU04 ZSJ
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2026 123,306 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 118,028 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 118,026 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 114,272 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive various under vehicle fluid leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 112,015 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside front . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside front inner face. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded bothside rear lower section. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material badly corroded in place ,marginal pass, replace a.s.a.p. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material badly corroded in place ,marginal pass ,replace a.s.a.p. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 110,253 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 107,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 103,675 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 97,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 90,255 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 84,860 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 78,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres have cuts on inner walls.

engine oil leaking.

Fail 24 Nov 2015 78,777 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres have cuts on inner walls.

engine oil leaking.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 74,769 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 68,106 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 60,797 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 52,697 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 30 Jun 2010 42,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side rear tyre close too limit

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 42,185 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side rear tyre close too limit

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 33,172 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 24,306 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 19,345 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 8,504 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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NU04 ZSJ is a 2004 BMW 318 in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 61,851 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NU04 ZSJ is a 2004 BMW 318, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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