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BJ54 BYO

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,998 mi
Last recorded115,998 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 BYO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 115,998 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 115,474 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 93,607 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 93,607 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 84,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2012 84,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 75,881 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Sep 2010 66,318 miles

sill and unerbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight fluctuation at n/s/f brake

Fail 30 Sep 2010 66,318 miles

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

sill and unerbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight fluctuation at n/s/f brake

Pass 30 Sep 2009 54,683 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 46,586 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 35,903 miles

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

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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BJ54 BYO is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ54 BYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ54 BYO registered?

BJ54 BYO is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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