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R55 LJM

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,190 mi
Last recorded74,190 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 LJM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 74,190 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 74,190 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 74,343 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 70,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 67,994 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 64,826 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 61,374 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 54,340 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 46,382 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 38,555 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 34,165 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jan 2011 29,614 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 26,330 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 26,325 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 19,607 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 18 Mar 2008 11,279 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 9,818 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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R55 LJM is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R55 LJM, 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 R55 LJM registered?

R55 LJM is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is R55 LJM safe to buy?

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