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VF54 CCJ

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,014 mi
Last recorded171,014 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF54 CCJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 171,014 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 171,012 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2020 155,418 miles

Offside Rear hand brake reading slightly lower than n/s

Fail 2 Dec 2020 155,418 miles

Offside Rear hand brake reading slightly lower than n/s

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 150,380 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

handbrake performance low nearside

Fail 25 Nov 2019 150,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

handbrake performance low nearside

Pass 28 Nov 2018 143,970 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 143,968 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 137,431 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 131,357 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 122,841 miles

Corrosion to rear shock absorber bodies

General deterioration and corrosion to rear suspension bushes

Fail 23 Nov 2015 122,674 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort 60kg (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort 10kg (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion to rear brake hose ferules

Corrosion to rear shock absorber bodies

Extensive corrosion to rear subframe and all associated components

General deterioration and corrosion to rear suspension bushes

Pass 20 Nov 2014 112,719 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 106,510 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 106,510 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 94,423 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 87,815 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outside edge;

offside front tyre wearing inside edge;

Fail 6 Dec 2010 87,804 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front tyre wearing outside edge;

offside front tyre wearing inside edge;

Pass 8 Dec 2009 79,006 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 69,852 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 58,187 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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VF54 CCJ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VF54 CCJ, 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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VF54 CCJ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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