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FP54 FZJ

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,688 mi
Last recorded86,688 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 FZJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 86,688 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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

front end damage

Fail 22 Mar 2018 86,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure bulb holder inside lamp (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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

front end damage

Pass 4 Feb 2017 79,071 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 79,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front body damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 73,033 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 70,524 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Jul 2013 63,179 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)

Pass 21 May 2012 57,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 52,159 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 43,561 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 35,070 miles

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

Windscreen washers are poor in efficiency but provide just enough fluid to clear the screen!!

Pass 11 Oct 2007 27,679 miles

nearside rear rubber jacking pad missing.

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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FP54 FZJ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FP54 FZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP54 FZJ registered?

FP54 FZJ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 14 October 2004.

Is FP54 FZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP54 FZJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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