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RY04 JKN

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,833 mi
Last recorded132,833 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 JKN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 132,833 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 125,920 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 125,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 115,040 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 115,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 108,229 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 108,229 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 102,949 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate damage (6.3.1d)

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged Both N/S wheel rims damaged near bead (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 102,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure N/S Headlight damaged mounting, Insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Both REAR indicators white light (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate damage (6.3.1d)

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged Both N/S wheel rims damaged near bead (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 92,863 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 83,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 75,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 75,260 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 68,108 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 60,149 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 50,375 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 39,271 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 32,838 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 26,059 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 23,093 miles

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

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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RY04 JKN is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RY04 JKN, 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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RY04 JKN is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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