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SJ54 HNF

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

53,902 mi
Last recorded53,902 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 53,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 49,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 49,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 48,682 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 48,051 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 47,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 46,888 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 45,861 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 44,538 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 42,278 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 Jan 2014 39,657 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 37,622 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 37,616 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 35,110 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 33,119 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 31,970 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 30,088 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 23,928 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 11 Jan 2007 16,876 miles

Both front tyres are right on the limit on the edges.

Slight bind in both the rear wheels.

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 HNF is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 SJ54 HNF, 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 SJ54 HNF registered?

SJ54 HNF is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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