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SJ54 GTA

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

195,230 mi
Last recorded195,230 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 GTA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 195,230 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Feb 2021 195,230 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2020 307,454 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 29,952 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 29,952 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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SJ54 GTA is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SJ54 GTA, 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 SJ54 GTA registered?

SJ54 GTA is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is SJ54 GTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ54 GTA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SJ54 GTA have outstanding finance?

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