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EG54 ZPJ

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

136,243 mi
Last recorded136,243 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG54 ZPJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 136,243 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 130,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 123,948 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 108,464 miles

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 108,464 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front , front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 89,335 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 87,355 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 87,355 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 84,171 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 80,792 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 80,746 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 76,917 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both, offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre inner edges seriously worn, but no ply or cords visible. Both, offside and nearside. Recommended change soon - 225/45/R17 - 91W

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Just met the legal requirements. Recommended change soon - 225/45/R17 - 91W (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake efficiency just met the legal requirements

Surface corrosion on all four Brake discs

Fail 13 Nov 2017 76,917 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both, offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre inner edges seriously worn, but no ply or cords visible. Both, offside and nearside. Recommended change soon - 225/45/R17 - 91W

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Just met the legal requirements. Recommended change soon - 225/45/R17 - 91W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake efficiency just met the legal requirements

Surface corrosion on all four Brake discs

Pass 2 Feb 2016 72,582 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 66,357 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 58,367 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 52,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 52,257 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 44,022 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 44,019 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 43,906 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 38,857 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 34,001 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 28,848 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 22,499 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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EG54 ZPJ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EG54 ZPJ, 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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EG54 ZPJ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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