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BK54 EJU

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,568 mi
Last recorded82,568 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 EJU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2023 82,568 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated heavily rusted (1.1.14 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended wont lock in fitted postion (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc contaminated heavily rusted (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2015 76,106 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 76,048 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 72,940 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 69,544 miles

Air filter box broken and parts missing

front brake discs very worn

near side rear tyre VERY close to legal limit

off side rear tyre close to legal limit

rear tyres cut on edges but cords not showing

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 24 Jan 2012 69,544 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Air filter box broken and parts missing

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs very worn

near side rear tyre VERY close to legal limit

off side rear tyre close to legal limit

rear tyres cut on edges but cords not showing

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 18 Oct 2011 67,459 miles

Airbag warning light is on, indicating faults are present

Damage to nearside front outer tyre sidewall

Damage to outer body panels in numerous places

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

Nearside front door shut seal insecure

Nearside rear outer seat belt buckle not latching properly

Offside rear tyre is showing signs of rubbing on body

Pass 21 Jul 2010 49,591 miles

nearside front foglamp not working

drivers airbag insecure on steering wheel

Fail 20 Jul 2010 49,577 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

nearside front foglamp not working

drivers airbag insecure on steering wheel

Pass 17 Feb 2009 28,287 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 28,287 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 21,857 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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BK54 EJU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK54 EJU, 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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BK54 EJU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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