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DX54 YJF

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

205,270 mi
Last recorded205,270 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 205,270 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 205,269 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 196,011 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 182,726 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 178,148 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 172,780 miles

Offside Front wiper deteriorating

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 165,876 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 155,137 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 155,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 145,715 miles

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

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

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2014 136,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 122,791 miles

slight moment on offside front headlamp

Pass 1 Oct 2012 110,532 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly wearing low from inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre slightly wearing low from outer edge

Fail 1 Oct 2012 110,532 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly wearing low from inner and outer edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre slightly wearing low from outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2011 99,358 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 89,573 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 89,573 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 89,566 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2009 76,129 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

undersize cuts in tyre treads.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 62,514 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to the wear bars.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 47,893 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 YJF is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey 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 DX54 YJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX54 YJF registered?

DX54 YJF is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 16 December 2004.

Is DX54 YJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX54 YJF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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