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NJ54 MCD

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,830 mi
Last recorded74,830 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 MCD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 74,830 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 nearside and offside front arms inner slightly weakened (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy x2 nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 13 Nov 2024 69,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm-inner weakened (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake lazy

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm-inner weakened (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy x2 nearside and offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 14 Nov 2023 62,254 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tracking ? (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tracking ? (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit - 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy x2 n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 15 Nov 2022 55,107 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tracking ? (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tracking ? (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy X2 (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 47,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 42,170 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 42,170 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 33,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 33,925 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 24,720 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 abnormal wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 18,606 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 18,321 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 18,091 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 17,700 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 17,025 miles

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

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2012 16,389 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Oct 2012 16,389 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 14,908 miles

N/S/R lens craked

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 13,546 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 11,698 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 10,014 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 7,737 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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NJ54 MCD is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 NJ54 MCD, 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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NJ54 MCD is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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