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LF54 CJE

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,121 mi
Last recorded95,121 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 CJE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 95,121 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 95,117 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 92,797 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 91,355 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 91,352 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 82,196 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 73,104 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 73,100 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 67,289 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 67,286 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 4.2 (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 63,536 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 62,306 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 59,061 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 54,754 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 54,744 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 49,903 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 44,327 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 44,326 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 37,192 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 23,451 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 23,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 16,015 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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LF54 CJE is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LF54 CJE, 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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LF54 CJE is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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