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LR54 CJY

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,879 mi
Last recorded110,879 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 CJY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 110,879 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under tray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2020 105,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear back control arm has slight play

Offside Front tyre worn slight inner tread edge

Offside Rear tyre worn slight inner tread edge

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 100,093 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 92,838 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 86,580 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 86,557 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 79,635 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 70,529 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 70,529 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 66,798 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 61,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine/Transmission leaking operating fluid

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 55,612 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 54,407 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 50,054 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 45,012 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 35,017 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,692 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge.

Fail 25 Sep 2008 26,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 23,018 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 23,018 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LR54 CJY is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR54 CJY, 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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LR54 CJY is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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