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EJ54 JXE

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,618 mi
Last recorded132,618 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 JXE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 132,618 miles

Front both brake discs corroded on edge

Pass 15 Sep 2018 127,768 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front + worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 123,140 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 123,140 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid put water in washer bottle (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 117,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 117,294 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F drop link,lower balljoint gaitor and flexible brake hose are contaminated by oil from damper.

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 111,720 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2014 106,773 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 101,816 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 87,120 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 60,773 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 60,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 47,977 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 46,779 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 38,324 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 31,751 miles

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

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 22 Oct 2007 24,010 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)

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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EJ54 JXE is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EJ54 JXE, 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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EJ54 JXE is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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