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S18 JBC

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,837 mi
Last recorded156,837 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 JBC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 156,837 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 141,358 miles

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 4 Mar 2015 131,946 miles

front wiper blades poor condition

near side rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 28 Feb 2014 127,616 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 127,616 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 120,869 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 114,284 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 108,545 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 101,686 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 92,873 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 92,873 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 84,427 miles

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 76,564 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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S18 JBC is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 S18 JBC, 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 S18 JBC registered?

S18 JBC is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is S18 JBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S18 JBC 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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