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SJ04 AAA

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,592 mi
Last recorded113,592 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 AAA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 113,592 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 108,637 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 103,725 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2023 97,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2022 94,326 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 94,326 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 94,264 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 89,915 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 85,062 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 85,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake insecure back plate (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 78,674 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre crack and close to limits

Pass 1 Aug 2016 72,190 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 71,417 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 70,055 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 70,055 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2013 68,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Nov 2012 66,589 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 64,547 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 64,537 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 57,188 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 57,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 49,850 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 49,850 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 33,194 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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SJ04 AAA is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ04 AAA, 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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SJ04 AAA is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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