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RY04 JWJ

2004 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,865 mi
Last recorded160,865 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 JWJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 160,865 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 160,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 158,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear HANDBRAKE POOR

Nearside Rear Outer CUT IN TYRE WALL

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 155,870 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 155,864 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 148,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 148,606 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 143,435 miles

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

Oil leak

both sides rear tyres worn

slight smoke from engine

Fail 19 Dec 2014 143,401 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

both sides rear tyres worn

Pass 16 Dec 2013 128,127 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads 50/60% worn

Oil leak (extensive)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 109,923 miles

Oil leak (sump area)

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

Slight lipping onall brake discs

Pass 20 Dec 2011 95,901 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2011 95,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 95,861 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front flexy brake pipe starting to perrish and crack

offside front flexy brake pipe starting to perrish and crack

strongly advise nearside rear brake disc corroded and starting to pit

Pass 9 Sep 2010 81,852 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 67,836 miles

there is a oil leak at rear of engine possably rocker cover

Pass 18 Sep 2008 52,529 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 52,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front and rear inner brake pads wearing,front brake discs wearing

Pass 20 Sep 2007 38,555 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 36,240 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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RY04 JWJ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JWJ, 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 JWJ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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