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ST54 JGF

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,360 mi
Last recorded129,360 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 JGF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 129,360 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rears leaking (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 116,151 miles

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

Rear axle rusty all over

Pass 9 Oct 2021 107,124 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 103,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 96,397 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 96,237 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 89,891 miles

Full under trays fitted

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in bush

Rear driveshaft bolt sheared

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 12 Apr 2017 84,517 miles

rear brake pads rusty

Pass 10 May 2016 80,061 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 70,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2015 70,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 59,584 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 59,584 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 55,632 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 54,395 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 51,853 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 50,843 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 47,619 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 27 Dec 2007 45,486 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)

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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ST54 JGF 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 84.2%.

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 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 ST54 JGF, 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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ST54 JGF is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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