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RY04 JZT

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,991 mi
Last recorded100,991 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 100,991 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 May 2017 100,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 96,879 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 92,675 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

traction control and suspension light on advs further investiagation

Fail 30 May 2014 87,114 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 87,114 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 79,763 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 71,786 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 66,449 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 60,984 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 56,708 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak from rocker gasket

Pass 7 Jul 2008 49,850 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 34,961 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 JZT is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 JZT, 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 JZT registered?

RY04 JZT is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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The MOT history for RY04 JZT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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