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NV54 VJA

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

139,148 mi
Last recorded139,148 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 VJA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2024 139,148 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 136,495 miles

Exhaust HeatShield - Centre / Rear - both insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front lower Driving Lights insecure

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

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Jacking Block missing

Rear Tailgate Struts weak

Pass 3 Jan 2023 129,823 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 122,035 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 122,020 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 114,498 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 107,343 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 103,459 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 93,426 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 89,150 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 14 Dec 2016 89,135 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 18 Dec 2015 84,223 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 84,223 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 82,016 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 80,806 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 79,417 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 76,773 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 68,024 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 55,997 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 45,738 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 34,217 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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NV54 VJA is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NV54 VJA, 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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NV54 VJA is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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