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MH54 GJF

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,238 mi
Last recorded122,238 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 GJF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 122,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2022 118,309 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 118,307 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 113,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 108,703 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 May 2019 100,019 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front & both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 94,006 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 94,006 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 87,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 May 2017 87,724 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2016 82,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2016 82,916 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 79,299 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 75,067 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 66,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 66,341 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 53,010 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 50,617 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 May 2010 46,962 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 40,482 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 32,033 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 22,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MH54 GJF is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MH54 GJF, 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 MH54 GJF registered?

MH54 GJF is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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