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GY54 JVD

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,987 mi
Last recorded164,987 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 JVD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 164,987 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 159,283 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 144,803 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 132,450 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 130,779 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 130,313 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 125,707 miles

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 122,172 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 122,172 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 119,704 miles

Brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Under covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 116,481 miles

Engine covers and under covers fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Feb 2016 116,481 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake warning light on

Engine covers and under covers fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2014 105,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2014 105,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 99,840 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 92,619 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 80,516 miles

nearside mirror glass missing

slightvertical movement at rear wheeles

Fail 19 Jul 2011 80,459 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside mirror glass missing

slightvertical movement at rear wheeles

Pass 13 May 2010 64,711 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 59,730 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 59,730 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 46,424 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 46,424 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 32,722 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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GY54 JVD is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GY54 JVD, 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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GY54 JVD is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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