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DX54 XJN

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,052 mi
Last recorded132,052 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 XJN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 132,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 126,186 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 126,186 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 118,369 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL - Covered with grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Sep 2021 104,976 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 104,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 98,446 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both inner sills corroded at rear

Pass 10 Sep 2019 96,778 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside splitting/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension top arm inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside splitting/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 96,778 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside splitting/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension top arm inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside splitting/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 94,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged splitting slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged splitting slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 94,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged splitting slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged splitting slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 90,464 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s front slightly splitting/cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear + n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 90,460 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s front slightly splitting/cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front + front to rear + n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 87,408 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 84,070 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 84,070 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 81,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 78,519 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some play in steering joints

Pass 12 Sep 2012 75,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 70,183 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 63,138 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 51,744 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 40,660 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 30,459 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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DX54 XJN is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DX54 XJN, 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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What year was DX54 XJN registered?

DX54 XJN is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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