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N8 TCJ

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

159,501 mi
Last recorded159,501 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 TCJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 159,501 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 148,529 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 138,869 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 124,959 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 115,106 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 101,083 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 101,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 88,648 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 88,648 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 82,952 miles

engine cover fitted and under trays

front brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Oct 2014 77,193 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 69,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2012 62,578 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 54,989 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 46,874 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 39,666 miles

all brake pads slightly worn

Pass 6 Nov 2008 32,887 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 24,658 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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N8 TCJ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N8 TCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N8 TCJ registered?

N8 TCJ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 12 November 2004.

Is N8 TCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 TCJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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