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EJ54 OCL

2004 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

183,750 mi
Last recorded183,750 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 OCL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 183,750 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 183,750 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 173,044 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge, o/s/f ball joint gaitor split

Fail 21 Feb 2022 173,044 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge, o/s/f ball joint gaitor split

Pass 5 Mar 2021 158,682 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 158,682 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 148,602 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 Feb 2019 141,649 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 141,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 136,499 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 136,499 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 128,843 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 128,843 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable hub (2.2.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 124,795 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 120,535 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 114,146 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2014 114,145 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 102,842 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 102,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 92,698 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 84,479 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 71,819 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 69,834 miles

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

both frt tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2008 59,952 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 45,610 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 45,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 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 OCL is a 2004 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 OCL, 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 OCL is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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