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ST54 JTY

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,784 mi
Last recorded131,784 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 131,784 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2016 131,770 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 127,150 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 127,150 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 118,299 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 109,417 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 109,312 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 104,450 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 104,449 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

Pass 15 Nov 2011 100,940 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 20 Apr 2011 94,336 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 94,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 76,755 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 76,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 20 Nov 2008 62,932 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 49,163 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 JTY is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ST54 JTY, 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 JTY registered?

ST54 JTY is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 16 November 2004.

Is ST54 JTY safe to buy?

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