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J8 MYN

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,680 mi
Last recorded93,680 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 MYN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 93,680 miles

eml lamp remaining illuminated

slight protusion rear bumper offside trim

windscreen damaged in zone b

Fail 2 Apr 2014 93,680 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml lamp remaining illuminated

slight protusion rear bumper offside trim

windscreen damaged in zone b

Pass 19 Feb 2013 88,591 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 88,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 82,540 miles

front brake flexi hoses begining to deteriorate

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm rest worn to 3mm

rear brake discs in poor condition

small crack in front number plate

Pass 1 Nov 2011 76,011 miles

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

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

offside rear brake requires attention

Pass 19 Aug 2010 66,423 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 Aug 2009 52,651 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2008 38,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2007 24,600 miles

Nail in offside front 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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J8 MYN is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J8 MYN, 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 J8 MYN registered?

J8 MYN is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 13 July 2004.

Is J8 MYN safe to buy?

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