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WJ54 SCV

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,767 mi
Last recorded166,767 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 SCV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 166,767 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 156,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 152,308 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 147,261 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 134,719 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Feb 2016 134,717 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front (2.7.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2015 126,267 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front and rear brake discs pitted

Fail 10 Mar 2015 126,264 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust shield insecure

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 7 Mar 2014 115,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 105,417 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 105,415 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 95,574 miles

Handbrake warning light staying on

Fail 7 Mar 2012 95,574 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 82,320 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 73,791 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 69,836 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 59,831 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 59,829 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 SCV is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 SCV, 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 SCV registered?

WJ54 SCV is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 4 December 2004.

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