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WJ54 HYP

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,069 mi
Last recorded94,069 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 HYP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 94,069 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 86,502 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 86,471 miles

Central Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 78,502 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 78,419 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 73,026 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 67,448 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 62,228 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2015 62,228 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2014 56,807 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 49,331 miles

Fuel cap seal splitting

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 49,331 miles

Fuel cap seal splitting

Oil leak

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 41,410 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 33,596 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 25,292 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 16,591 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 15,514 miles

n/s/f bumper marked

Pass 7 Aug 2007 13,741 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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WJ54 HYP is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WJ54 HYP, 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 WJ54 HYP registered?

WJ54 HYP is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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