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GJ54 ORO

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,469 mi
Last recorded140,469 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 ORO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 140,469 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

slight oil leak

under trays on

Pass 2 Nov 2016 140,052 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 139,221 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 139,221 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 128,413 miles

front and rear brake hoses perished

front and rear pads wearing low

Pass 5 Oct 2013 118,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN BELOW LEGEL LIMIT ON EDGES OF TREAD

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 109,051 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 109,051 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2012 101,005 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 24 Mar 2011 79,572 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 79,572 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 61,474 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 61,474 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 42,361 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 28,015 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 25,045 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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GJ54 ORO is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ54 ORO, 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 GJ54 ORO registered?

GJ54 ORO is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is GJ54 ORO safe to buy?

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