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VN54 JKF

2004 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

51,752 mi
Last recorded51,752 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 JKF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 51,752 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 51,420 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 50,700 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 50,223 miles

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub frame - O/S/F mounting on support bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 49,565 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Support bracket corroded for rear sub-frame N/S/F mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Support bracket corroded for rear sub-frame O/S/F mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 49,565 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Support bracket corroded for rear sub-frame N/S/F mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Support bracket corroded for rear sub-frame O/S/F mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 49,111 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 48,593 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 47,871 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 47,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 45,458 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

covers fitted restricting view

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2015 43,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 40,551 miles

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

Oil leak onto exhaust down-pipe

Rear brake pads low - lip on disc's

Pass 14 Oct 2013 36,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 31,767 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 26,854 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 22,144 miles

Both rear tyres are worn severely on inner edges

N/S front tyre worn severely on inner edge

O/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Nov 2009 15,773 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 8,828 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 5,103 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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VN54 JKF is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black 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 VN54 JKF, 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 VN54 JKF registered?

VN54 JKF is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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