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NY54 BJE

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,224 mi
Last recorded125,224 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY54 BJE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 125,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ Front flexie joint And rear hanger broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 118,208 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 115,167 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 110,820 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 103,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 89,569 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 76,144 miles

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

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

both front tyres badly worn on outer shoulders

Fail 2 Jun 2011 76,144 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres badly worn on outer shoulders

Pass 21 May 2010 56,081 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 40,678 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 26,924 miles

coil springs corroded all tyres worn on edges corrosion on discs

Fail 10 Apr 2008 26,924 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

coil springs corroded all tyres worn on edges corrosion on discs

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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NY54 BJE is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NY54 BJE, 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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NY54 BJE is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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