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GJ54 YTC

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,432 mi
Last recorded121,432 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 YTC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 121,432 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear lower rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 121,352 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear lower rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 115,492 miles

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower rose joints in hubs have some play

Pass 16 Sep 2020 112,053 miles

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish and crack

both rear flexi brake hoses starting to perish and crack

n/s/r and o/s/r lower suspension arms ball joints (Rose joint in hub) have some play

Pass 12 Sep 2019 108,344 miles

Multiple small stone chips in windscreen.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre sidewall has slight damage.

Pass 21 Sep 2018 104,910 miles

n/s/r lower rose joint in hub has some play (Advise attention

o/s/r lower rose joint in hub has some play (Advise attention

Pass 8 Sep 2017 101,272 miles

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

some small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 7 Sep 2017 101,271 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sub-frame (2.4.A.3)

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

some small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Sep 2016 97,424 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses have light cracking.

Multiple small stone chips in windscreen.

Nearside Rear lower suspension arm outer bush has slight movement.

Offside Rear Top suspension arm inner bush has slight movement.

Fail 12 Sep 2016 97,424 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses have light cracking.

Multiple small stone chips in windscreen.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear lower suspension arm outer bush has slight movement.

Offside Rear Top suspension arm inner bush has slight movement.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 92,876 miles

Both front flexiable brake hoses have light cracking

Both rear lower suspension arms have slight play in outer bush

Windscreen has multiple small stone chips in A zone of windscreen

Pass 18 Sep 2014 87,483 miles

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

n/s/r lower suspension arm to hub joint has slight play (Rose joint)

some small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Sep 2013 82,752 miles

front number plate damaged but still readable

n/s/f flexi brake hose starting to perish

o/s/f flexi brake hose starting to perish

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

some small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 17 Sep 2013 82,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake pads getting low

front number plate damaged but still readable

n/s/f flexi brake hose starting to perish

n/s/f wheel bearing noisey (Advise attention)

o/s/f flexi brake hose starting to perish

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

rear brake pads getting low

some small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Sep 2012 76,370 miles

Windscreen chipped in A zone.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 67,762 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 59,529 miles

O/s/f jacking block missing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 51,869 miles

Both front tyres low tread depth on outer edges.

Front brake pads low and brake discs worn.

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)

Rear brake pads low and brake discs worn.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 43,211 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 32,288 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and getting close to limit

both rear tyres getting low tread at 3mm

small stone chip in drivers side of windscreen

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 YTC is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ54 YTC, 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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GJ54 YTC is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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