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SL54 JWP

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,164 mi
Last recorded94,164 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 JWP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 94,164 miles

Offside Front fog / drive light inop

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust pipe bent / crushed

Pass 8 May 2018 82,034 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 82,026 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 77,131 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 68,895 miles
Fail 2 May 2016 68,895 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 65,338 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/side rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 59,135 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 52,876 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 45,716 miles

advise rear nos plate cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2011 39,646 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 35,017 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 31,374 miles

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

Slight wear outside edge offside front tyre.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 26,799 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 22,496 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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SL54 JWP is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SL54 JWP, 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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What year was SL54 JWP registered?

SL54 JWP is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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