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CV54 EJX

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,599 mi
Last recorded168,599 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 EJX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 168,599 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front underside engine covers damaged front to back

Pass 21 May 2019 154,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 154,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 141,000 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 132,397 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 28 Mar 2017 132,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short STRONG ADVISE BRAKE PAD WARNING WIRE (1.9.2b)

Oil leak STRONG ADVISE ()

Pass 9 Apr 2016 121,804 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 107,190 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 107,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 96,683 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 87,017 miles

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 28 Mar 2013 87,017 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 79,985 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 70,659 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 70,655 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 59,819 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 50,116 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 37,393 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 28,011 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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CV54 EJX is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CV54 EJX, 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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CV54 EJX is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 9 October 2004.

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