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OE54 GPJ

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,342 mi
Last recorded129,342 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 GPJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 129,342 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 129,342 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 123,157 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 119,753 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 119,670 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 109,976 miles

Front brake hoses perished

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2016 109,976 miles

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

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

Front brake hoses perished

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2015 99,225 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 99,224 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 99,223 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 94,767 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 94,767 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 86,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 75,790 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 67,267 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 67,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 59,314 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 50,133 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 41,039 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 31,066 miles

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

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

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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OE54 GPJ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OE54 GPJ, 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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What year was OE54 GPJ registered?

OE54 GPJ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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