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MJ54 HYT

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,208 mi
Last recorded71,208 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 HYT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 71,208 miles

all suspension components corroded

under tray cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Oct 2018 71,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

all suspension components corroded

under tray cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Oct 2017 67,483 miles

All suspension parts corroded

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

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

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

Undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Oct 2017 67,483 miles

All suspension parts corroded

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Oct 2016 64,378 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 61,993 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 59,468 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 57,284 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 57,284 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 55,341 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 55,341 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 52,898 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 50,620 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 50,620 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 47,877 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 47,875 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 42,769 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 36,496 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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MJ54 HYT is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ54 HYT, 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 MJ54 HYT registered?

MJ54 HYT is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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