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EJ54 TFA

2004 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

257,586 mi
Last recorded257,586 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 TFA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 257,586 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside mirrir glass cracked / damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2024 257,586 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside mirrir glass cracked / damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2023 256,364 miles

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

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 250,304 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 239,507 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 232,470 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 232,465 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 232,464 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 226,260 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 226,257 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 210,235 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 210,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 195,976 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all four (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & Offside, 205-55-16-91H, 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear diff seal has slight oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2017 195,976 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all four (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & Offside, 205-55-16-91H, 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear diff seal has slight oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2016 181,464 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 166,757 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 149,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 134,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

snow tyres fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2013 134,501 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

snow tyres fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2012 116,325 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 116,325 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 98,228 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 80,896 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 70,226 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 60,532 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 60,532 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 47,854 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 TFA is a 2004 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TFA, 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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What year was EJ54 TFA registered?

EJ54 TFA is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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