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GJ54 ZFC

2004 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

66,489 mi
Last recorded66,489 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 ZFC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 66,489 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 63,296 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 54,632 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 54,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 47,232 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 45,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 44,749 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses perishing around centre mount. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 44,749 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses perishing around centre mount. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 43,916 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 42,385 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 40,153 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 38,259 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 36,476 miles

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 34,933 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 33,190 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 31,607 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 30,026 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 27,684 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 24,258 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 22,233 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 19,860 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 17,203 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 17,203 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZFC is a 2004 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ZFC, 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 ZFC is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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