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JD03 DOD

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

74,426 mi
Last recorded74,426 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJD03 DOD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 74,426 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 74,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2023 56,882 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 51,379 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 48,921 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 46,166 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 43,946 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 40,690 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 36,721 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 May 2016 33,053 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 31,153 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 30,260 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 29,095 miles

Offside mirror cover damaged/cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 24,425 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 22,411 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 22,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 17,125 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 1,111 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 1,111 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 8,420 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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JD03 DOD is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JD03 DOD, 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 JD03 DOD registered?

JD03 DOD is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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