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BK54 JOU

2004 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,613 mi
Last recorded122,613 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 JOU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 122,613 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 118,345 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 113,750 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire not connected

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 109,124 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 104,424 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 99,187 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 99,187 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 94,867 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 92,297 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Oct 2018 86,076 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 76,570 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 76,447 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 68,568 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 63,478 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 63,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside 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)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 61,171 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 61,171 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 54,738 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 45,352 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 39,489 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 32,626 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 25,034 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 18,813 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 12,691 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 JOU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BK54 JOU, 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 BK54 JOU registered?

BK54 JOU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 23 September 2004.

Is BK54 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK54 JOU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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