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VE54 JYX

2004 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

116,960 mi
Last recorded116,960 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 JYX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 116,960 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 116,367 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 107,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Recommend new (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend new (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Recommend new (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend new (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 104,833 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 102,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear both rear indicators starting to discolour.

Pass 16 Sep 2020 98,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

front wipers slightly smeary

Fail 16 Sep 2020 98,175 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits @0.27 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 8 May 2019 88,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight deterioration

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight deterioration

Pass 25 Apr 2018 82,425 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 73,524 miles

Oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Apr 2016 63,655 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 51,519 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 42,388 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 10 May 2013 30,335 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 29,333 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 27,354 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 25,435 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 21,190 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

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

P/Steering hose pump to rack weeping

Pass 13 Nov 2008 17,170 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 12,344 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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VE54 JYX is a 2004 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VE54 JYX, 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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VE54 JYX is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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