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EJ54 OBP

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,482 mi
Last recorded144,482 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 OBP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 144,482 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn low

n/s/r side lamp and stop lamp dull compared to other side

Fail 15 Feb 2018 144,432 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn low

n/s/r side lamp and stop lamp dull compared to other side

Pass 21 Feb 2017 138,219 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 130,139 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 130,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 128,851 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 128,851 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 122,480 miles

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

engine management warning lamp is on

Fail 6 Jan 2014 122,480 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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)

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

engine management warning lamp is on

Pass 15 Jan 2013 111,847 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 111,847 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2012 101,118 miles

Both headlights have poor patterns

Both rear tyres wearing low

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

Objects removed from drivers view

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 101,118 miles

Both headlights have poor patterns

Both rear tyres wearing low

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

Objects removed from drivers view

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 92,000 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 83,866 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 83,866 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 74,815 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 68,584 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 67,243 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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EJ54 OBP is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EJ54 OBP, 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 OBP is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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