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GF54 NJJ

2004 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

175,911 mi
Last recorded175,911 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 NJJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 175,911 miles

Close to exhaust emissions limits.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 170,517 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 164,563 miles

Close to exhaust emissions limits

Pass 14 Aug 2021 158,890 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 156,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 156,382 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 145,321 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 135,071 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 135,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2017 133,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 May 2017 133,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 124,159 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 124,158 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 108,911 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 104,188 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 104,188 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 95,231 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 83,414 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 63,017 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 54,699 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 48,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GF54 NJJ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GF54 NJJ, 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 GF54 NJJ registered?

GF54 NJJ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 23 October 2004.

Is GF54 NJJ safe to buy?

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