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BF54 JBV

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,729 mi
Last recorded163,729 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 JBV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 163,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 154,059 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 150,678 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 146,215 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak evident

windscreen wipers clear poorly

Pass 1 Apr 2015 136,454 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 23 Mar 2014 125,141 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2014 125,141 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)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 114,790 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 97,646 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 82,948 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 59,868 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 57,562 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 57,562 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008
Fail 16 Feb 2008 48,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Near side front tyre side wall slightly damaged.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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BF54 JBV is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 82,446 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF54 JBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF54 JBV is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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