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MA54 MJY

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,576 mi
Last recorded171,576 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 MJY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 171,576 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 171,576 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 158,117 miles

handbrake high... front discs worn... slight coolant leak... lower arm bush slight play...

Pass 25 Feb 2021 142,324 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 142,322 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 129,035 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2018 117,274 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 117,243 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 101,377 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Apr 2017 101,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 89,920 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 89,920 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

both front tyres wearing outer edges

under tray fitted and child seat

Pass 11 Apr 2015 76,332 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 65,906 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 54,513 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 44,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 44,299 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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 36,957 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 36,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 31,898 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 26,570 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)

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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

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MA54 MJY is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MA54 MJY, 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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MA54 MJY is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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