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WG54 JXN

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,283 mi
Last recorded119,283 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 JXN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 119,283 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 119,218 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 103,394 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 84,753 miles

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 84,753 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 75,366 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 75,364 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 70,750 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR SUB FRAME CORROSION PRESANT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 69,253 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 69,218 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2017 66,865 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 63,803 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 63,803 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 60,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn bold on outer edge

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 56,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 52,616 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 48,558 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre, outer edge wear.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 44,055 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 36,563 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 31,039 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 24,559 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 18,799 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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WG54 JXN is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WG54 JXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG54 JXN registered?

WG54 JXN is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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