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CF54 UJK

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

189,445 mi
Last recorded189,445 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 UJK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 189,445 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

boot full at time of test

surface corrsion underneath vehicle

Pass 24 Jun 2021 180,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 173,087 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 May 2018 166,630 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 May 2018 166,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 26 Apr 2017 155,779 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 155,779 miles

Headlamp aim not tested left hand drive h/lamps fitted kick up to wrong side (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle road wheel fouling track rod (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle road wheel fouling track rod (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 11 May 2016 147,586 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on outside edges of tread

Fail 11 May 2016 147,586 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on outside edges of tread

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

Pass 14 May 2015 131,561 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 118,486 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 102,356 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 91,971 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 81,110 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 74,085 miles

n/s/f wheel rim damage

rear wheel rims damaged

Fail 11 Oct 2010 74,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f wheel rim damage

rear wheel rims damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2009 59,782 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 56,968 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 56,968 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 39,262 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 25,706 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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CF54 UJK is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CF54 UJK, 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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CF54 UJK is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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