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WJ54 BGZ

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,077 mi
Last recorded106,077 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 BGZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 106,077 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 106,077 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 91,918 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 89,704 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 89,704 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 82,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 76,813 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 76,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 71,889 miles

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

front rubber brake hoses cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2011 65,695 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 65,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 57,593 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 57,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 49,453 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 49,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 40,632 miles

front tyres starting to wear on edges

rear tyres wearing low 3mm

Pass 28 Aug 2007 32,514 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 32,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WJ54 BGZ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WJ54 BGZ, 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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WJ54 BGZ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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