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KC54 YPJ

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

211,929 mi
Last recorded211,929 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 YPJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 211,929 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 211,301 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 210,738 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 205,656 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2022 194,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 187,836 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 187,836 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 176,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 170,615 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 143,255 miles

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

Under Try Fitted ( wet weather )

Fail 27 Feb 2018 143,255 miles

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

Under Try Fitted ( wet weather )

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 135,402 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 135,350 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 135,335 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Secondary side light not working

Pass 10 Nov 2015 125,330 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 115,647 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 103,774 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 92,411 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 82,823 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 74,092 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 65,452 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 55,750 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 44,750 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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KC54 YPJ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KC54 YPJ, 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 KC54 YPJ registered?

KC54 YPJ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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