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BH54 BJH

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,523 mi
Last recorded93,523 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH54 BJH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 93,523 miles

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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2022 84,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 84,649 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 78,726 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 78,726 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 75,300 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 72,345 miles

Interior mirror poor

N/s/f & O/s/f brake flexi hoses perished

Rear brake discs rusted

Steering operation starting to stiffen

Pass 30 Oct 2018 67,921 miles

Front brake flexi hoses perished

Interior mirror poor

Rear brake discs rusted

Both rear tyres wearing close to min. wear indicator

Steering operation starting to stiffen

Pass 31 Oct 2017 53,995 miles

Steering operation starting to stiffen

Pass 5 Sep 2016 38,894 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 24,880 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 30,730 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 30,727 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 26,676 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 21,282 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 18,708 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 17,971 miles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cut cords not showing

Pass 16 Oct 2009 17,687 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 17,687 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 16,616 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2007 14,528 miles

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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BH54 BJH is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BH54 BJH, 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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BH54 BJH is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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