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P20 JNR

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,414 mi
Last recorded169,414 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 JNR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 169,414 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 159,380 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 141,024 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 141,024 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 139,174 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 139,173 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 131,832 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 131,832 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 125,381 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Nov 2015 125,381 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

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

exhaust mount broken

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2015 107,091 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear bumper corner damaged and insecure

Fail 19 Dec 2014 107,091 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear bumper corner damaged and insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2013 90,555 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 65,969 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 58,388 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 49,088 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 42,526 miles

all brake pads slightly worn but vehicle has wear sensors

n/s and o/s rear tyres have marks on outer shoulders

Fail 17 Nov 2008 34,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 34,154 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 28,097 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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P20 JNR is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 P20 JNR, 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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P20 JNR is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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