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WJ54 CEF

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,711 mi
Last recorded103,711 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 CEF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 103,711 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 93,873 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 93,873 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Fail 29 Jun 2017 91,863 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 81,734 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 81,734 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle By 47% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2015 74,097 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 May 2014 64,361 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 57,186 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 53,661 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 47,997 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 42,819 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 42,819 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/f & n/s/r tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2009 37,402 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 31,424 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 26,011 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 26,008 miles

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

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 CEF is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CEF, 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 CEF is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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