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RY04 JZG

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,454 mi
Last recorded158,454 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 158,454 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 157,934 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 156,379 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 155,934 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 147,387 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 135,289 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 135,289 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 133,049 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 133,047 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

steering column making notching noise during lock to lock test

Pass 6 Oct 2015 124,852 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 124,852 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 112,037 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 104,676 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 96,923 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 87,160 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 87,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 77,446 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 66,743 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 56,600 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 42,686 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 42,615 miles

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

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 JZG is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 JZG, 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 RY04 JZG registered?

RY04 JZG is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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The MOT history for RY04 JZG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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