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RY04 JWV

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,725 mi
Last recorded31,725 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 JWV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2025 31,725 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 31,122 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 30,504 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 29,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 29,085 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 28,285 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 27,737 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 26,907 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 26,032 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 25,168 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack on tread

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack on tread

Offside Front tyre starting to crack on tread

Pass 11 Jun 2015 24,354 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 23,337 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 22,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 21,309 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 20,330 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 19,303 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 16,623 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 13,156 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 9,658 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 JWV is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RY04 JWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY04 JWV registered?

RY04 JWV is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 8 July 2004.

Is RY04 JWV safe to buy?

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