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J777 SWX

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

124,102 mi
Last recorded124,102 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ777 SWX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 124,102 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 124,101 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 116,320 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 116,318 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 115,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 114,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 113,510 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 102,534 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 95,048 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 95,048 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 87,641 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 87,641 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 82,509 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 82,509 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 75,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 67,819 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 58,499 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 58,499 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 51,387 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 44,361 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 38,678 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 33,088 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 26,974 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 19,682 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 19,681 miles

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

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

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

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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J777 SWX is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 J777 SWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J777 SWX registered?

J777 SWX is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 19 August 2004.

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