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SJ54 FCZ

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,390 mi
Last recorded156,390 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 FCZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 156,390 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 153,105 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge nail in as well (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 153,105 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge nail in as well (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 149,663 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rears and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Front brake hoses perished and would recommend replacing

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx 2mm and smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Rear tyres perishing between tread

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 149,651 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rears and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Front brake hoses perished and would recommend replacing

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx 2mm and smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Rear tyres perishing between tread

Pass 4 Apr 2017 137,093 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 117,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2015 117,343 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 106,587 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 94,020 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 84,228 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 84,228 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Aug 2011 79,515 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 70,269 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 70,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 63,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Nov 2008 57,848 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 52,124 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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SJ54 FCZ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SJ54 FCZ, 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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SJ54 FCZ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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