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VN54 XJZ

2004 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,317 mi
Last recorded142,317 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2024 142,317 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 137,698 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 137,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 132,231 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 132,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 128,613 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 128,613 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 124,017 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 124,017 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 117,744 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 111,015 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 111,003 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessively thin and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 109,833 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 109,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges of tread to cord (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall damaged and edges of tread to cord (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 101,902 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 101,898 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 93,617 miles

both sides front brake hoses slightly deteriorated, o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

Fail 23 May 2015 93,617 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both sides front brake hoses slightly deteriorated, o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 2 Jun 2014 86,580 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 86,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2013 85,232 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 65,094 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 55,543 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 48,564 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 43,347 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 27,866 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 XJZ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VN54 XJZ, 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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VN54 XJZ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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