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Y28 JKC

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

150,474 mi
Last recorded150,474 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY28 JKC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 150,474 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 145,320 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 142,891 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 142,891 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 135,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 128,105 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 124,573 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

slight play in rear suspension joints

Pass 28 Aug 2020 122,236 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 122,220 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 113,588 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 93,512 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake caliper retaining spring clip missing

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 93,512 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake caliper retaining spring clip missing

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 89,772 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

chip on zone b of windscreen

engine covers fitted

nearside front flexi pipe cracking up

nearside rear tyre has cut on outer wall

offside front flexi pipes cracking up

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

rear wiper worn

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2017 89,772 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

chip on zone b of windscreen

engine covers fitted

nearside front flexi pipe cracking up

nearside rear tyre has cut on outer wall

offside front flexi pipes cracking up

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

rear wiper worn

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 87,691 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 83,327 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 76,727 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 71,722 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 71,722 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 62,937 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 62,937 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 57,324 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 51,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 46,223 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2008 40,802 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 40,802 miles

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

front brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

nearside front tyre on limit 1.6mm advise

rear brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

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Y28 JKC is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y28 JKC, 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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What year was Y28 JKC registered?

Y28 JKC is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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