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KB54 GVJ

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

168,185 mi
Last recorded168,185 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 GVJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 168,185 miles

EML on Dash

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 155,444 miles

Oil leak.

Pass 17 May 2019 145,708 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 9 May 2019 145,698 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 16 May 2018 136,590 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 126,997 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 118,280 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2016 117,878 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 109,531 miles

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)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 May 2014 103,040 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 97,346 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 95,335 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 84,421 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 73,047 miles

FRONT & REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER & OUTTER EDGES

Pass 15 Dec 2009 60,513 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 49,063 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 36,634 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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KB54 GVJ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KB54 GVJ, 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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KB54 GVJ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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