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BT54 NJK

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,082 mi
Last recorded87,082 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 NJK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 87,082 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2021 84,713 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s n/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2020 80,418 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2019 67,875 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 63,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 60,664 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 56,718 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 52,264 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 48,494 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 48,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside rear upper suspension arm inner joint has slight play

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 43,888 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 43,882 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 36,116 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front sdreen has 24cm crack in n/s/f top corner but does not encroach into swept area

Pass 29 Jan 2010 28,045 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 24,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 19,016 miles

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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BT54 NJK is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BT54 NJK, 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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BT54 NJK is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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