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RJ54 GWA

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 GWA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019

Unable to check rear seat belts due to loaded with personal belongings

Fail 7 Jan 2019

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Unable to check rear seat belts due to loaded with personal belongings

Pass 10 Jan 2018 201,468 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 299,177 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear propshaft rubber coupling cracking

Pass 4 Dec 2015 179,388 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 179,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 163,494 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 141,241 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 125,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2011 113,015 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 101,868 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 79,700 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 56,392 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2007 53,703 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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RJ54 GWA is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RJ54 GWA, 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 RJ54 GWA registered?

RJ54 GWA is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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