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DN54 SVJ

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,560 mi
Last recorded151,560 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 SVJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 151,560 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 151,338 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 143,116 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 132,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 126,513 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 122,834 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 116,043 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 116,043 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 107,846 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 100,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 91,297 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 91,177 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 81,196 miles

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

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

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 8 Mar 2013 71,846 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 71,846 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 61,911 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 51,014 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 40,227 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Dec 2008 30,599 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 21,497 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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DN54 SVJ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DN54 SVJ, 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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DN54 SVJ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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