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Y436 AJF

2001 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

127,004 mi
Last recorded127,004 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 11890,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY436 AJF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 127,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2553518 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 127,004 miles

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2553518 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2015 124,286 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 124,011 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 116,615 miles

both rear tyres perished and spliting

brake pad warning light on

n/s/r tyre has cut in inner sidewall but not down to cords

Fail 5 Apr 2014 116,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres perished and spliting

brake pad warning light on

Pass 2 Feb 2013 108,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 108,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 90,357 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 90,357 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 81,712 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 76,966 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 76,966 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 71,536 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 66,419 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 58,123 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 58,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s front tyre worn inner and outer edge

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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Y436 AJF is a 2001 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2001 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 90,994 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 Y436 AJF, 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 25 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y436 AJF is a 2001 BMW 118, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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