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GJ54 UCR

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,542 mi
Last recorded165,542 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 UCR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 165,542 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 165,542 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 149,331 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 139,081 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 139,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 134,804 miles

all 4 tyres are worn unevenly

duel mass fly wheel is rattling

service light is on

Pass 1 Nov 2013 210,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 127,623 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 127,623 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 125,068 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 121,329 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 102,479 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 80,009 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges. advice replacement

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge. advice replacement.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 60,048 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 59,752 miles

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

n/s/f tyre bald inner tread

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 UCR is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UCR, 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 GJ54 UCR registered?

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

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