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RJ54 GXX

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,095 mi
Last recorded232,095 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 232,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 230,876 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 207,809 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner rack rack joint has slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2020 202,626 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked a little (0.1 (b))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Fail 24 Jul 2020 202,626 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked a little (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Fail 5 Dec 2019 202,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front diagonal arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front diagonal arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear brake disc worn and very overheated

Offside handbrake effort low

Fail 25 Nov 2019 202,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 193,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 186,685 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 186,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 181,125 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)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 181,125 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 172,373 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 163,670 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 154,211 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 154,211 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 145,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 20 Nov 2012 145,280 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 140,602 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 140,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 133,146 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 117,619 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 81,119 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 46,288 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 GXX is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RJ54 GXX, 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 GXX registered?

RJ54 GXX is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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