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ST54 JHJ

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

123,264 mi
Last recorded123,264 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 JHJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2023 123,264 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 114,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 110,330 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 104,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wear

Fail 10 Oct 2020 104,739 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction interior mirror insecure (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre wear

Pass 20 Aug 2019 89,745 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 89,741 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 78,935 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 65,115 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 63,969 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 60,635 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 60,630 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine EMISSION TOO HIGH, (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 58,816 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 55,570 miles

BODY COVERS UNDER VEHICLE RESTRICTING VIEW OF SOME ITEMS

EVIDENCE OF HEAT AROUND N/S/F METAL BRAKE PIPE MOUNTING

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE

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

O/S/F TYRE VALVE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 55,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer shoulder

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

Offside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Pass 27 Nov 2012 52,573 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 49,008 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 49,008 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 46,124 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 40,564 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 34,276 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 33,605 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 25,115 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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ST54 JHJ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 JHJ, 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 ST54 JHJ registered?

ST54 JHJ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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