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RJ54 SYE

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,505 mi
Last recorded119,505 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 SYE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 119,505 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 115,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 115,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2017 112,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 106,894 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front wipers poor

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2015 104,378 miles

Nearside Inner Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 86,295 miles

some smoke from exhaust

Fail 22 Jun 2012 78,077 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2012 78,077 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 May 2011 66,500 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 66,500 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 58,386 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 58,386 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 50,509 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 38,194 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bellypan fitted

floorpan covers fitted n/s and o/s

sideskirts fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2007 23,008 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 SYE is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SYE, 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 SYE registered?

RJ54 SYE is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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