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HJ54 YCR

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,941 mi
Last recorded128,941 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 YCR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 128,941 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 126,339 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 122,164 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 117,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracks between the threads

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 113,034 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on the edges

Rear both tyres slightly worn on the edges

Pass 10 Nov 2016 107,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Nearside Front tyre outer wall chaffed

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Nov 2016 107,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Nearside Front tyre outer wall chaffed

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Nov 2015 99,602 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front door damaged

offside rear wheel, brake slightly binding

oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2014 92,623 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 87,241 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 80,512 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 61,921 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 51,944 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 51,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) 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 13 Nov 2009 40,792 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 28,175 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 16,893 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 16,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 15,824 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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HJ54 YCR is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HJ54 YCR, 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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HJ54 YCR is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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