MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,212 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front shock absorbers corroded
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Centre exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Undertrays fitted
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Centre exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust centre silencer support bracket adrift but system otherwise supported
plastic undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front tyre excessively worn inner edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 runflat (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front tyre excessively worn inner edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
RY04 JWZ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 JWZ, 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
How do I check the history of RY04 JWZ?
You can check the full history of RY04 JWZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was RY04 JWZ registered?
RY04 JWZ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 14 July 2004.
Is RY04 JWZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for RY04 JWZ shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RY04 JWZ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RY04 JWZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.