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MK54 TKJ

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,183 mi
Last recorded130,183 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 TKJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 130,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 130,163 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 124,889 miles

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

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both rear from axle flexible hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pipe slightly damaged both rear brake pipes kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 124,883 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

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Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 114,708 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under tray fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2020 114,664 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2019 107,617 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 100,660 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 92,442 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 88,498 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 85,395 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 78,610 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 70,542 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 62,200 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 54,575 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 48,814 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 43,346 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 34,619 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 26,389 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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MK54 TKJ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 MK54 TKJ, 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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MK54 TKJ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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