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J3 KWC

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

28,532 mi
Last recorded28,532 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 KWC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 28,532 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 27,835 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Oct 2023 26,752 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 25,968 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 25,324 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 24,681 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 23,935 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 22,445 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 20,901 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 19,628 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 19,628 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 17,974 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 16,900 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 15,866 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 15,071 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 14,034 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 12,654 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 11,230 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 10,233 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 8,433 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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J3 KWC is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 J3 KWC, 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 J3 KWC registered?

J3 KWC is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is J3 KWC safe to buy?

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