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KJ04 KGM

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,689 mi
Last recorded97,689 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ04 KGM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 97,689 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 97,683 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 91,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel cap seal perished

heavy oil leak

smoke coming from exhaust

Fail 8 Aug 2016 91,414 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel cap seal perished

heavy oil leak

smoke coming from exhaust

Pass 28 Jul 2015 85,757 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 79,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light wear to n/s f tyre edge

signs of poss corrosion to o/s r metal brake pipe

Pass 30 Jul 2013 71,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 63,945 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 58,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r pads fitted wrong way round

Pass 6 Aug 2010 45,386 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 35,797 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 27,121 miles

Cuts in n/s front tyre tread

N/S front tyre bald on very outer edge

O/S front tyre almost bald on very outer edge

Pass 14 Aug 2007 18,804 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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KJ04 KGM is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KJ04 KGM, 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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KJ04 KGM is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 19 August 2004.

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