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SN54 MVJ

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,469 mi
Last recorded86,469 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 MVJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 86,469 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 74,154 miles

Mid rear heat shield missing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield not fully secure

Rear subframe corroding

Fail 13 Dec 2019 74,153 miles

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

Mid rear heat shield missing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield not fully secure

Rear subframe corroding

Pass 12 Dec 2018 64,625 miles

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

n/s rear brake hose slight twist

Fail 11 Dec 2018 64,625 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

n/s rear brake hose slight twist

Pass 19 Dec 2017 61,887 miles

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

rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2017 61,887 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2016 58,739 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2015 55,454 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

n/s rear flexi hose slight twist

noise o/s rear hub

rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2014 49,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 49,062 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 44,063 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 40,564 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 35,969 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 31,575 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 27,570 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 21,027 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 15,990 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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SN54 MVJ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SN54 MVJ, 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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SN54 MVJ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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