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YX54 JVZ

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,987 mi
Last recorded142,987 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 JVZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 142,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Jan 2021 142,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jan 2020 140,823 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2019 136,294 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

engine under tray fitted.

slight oil leak around engine area.

vehicle under-body has surface rust.

Pass 19 Jan 2018 127,884 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2018 127,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2017 117,171 miles

Engine cover/under tray fitted

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 109,779 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

offside front wiper blade poor

Fail 12 Nov 2015 109,779 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended only brake lights work (1.9.4)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

offside front wiper blade poor

Pass 26 Nov 2014 106,711 miles

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

both front flexi brake hoses perishing

rear brake discs corrodeing

Fail 25 Nov 2014 106,711 miles

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

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

both front flexi brake hoses perishing

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit on edges

rear brake discs corrodeing

Pass 25 Nov 2013 94,976 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perishing

nearside front flexi brake hose twisted

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

rear brake discs worn / corrodeing

strong advisory that the nearside rear inner brake pad is wearing thin

Fail 25 Nov 2013 94,976 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both front flexi brake hoses perishing

nearside front flexi brake hose twisted

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

rear brake discs worn / corrodeing

strong advisory that the nearside rear inner brake pad is wearing thin

Pass 7 Nov 2012 81,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 71,235 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 65,834 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 58,395 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 48,980 miles

Boyh front tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges off

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 39,433 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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YX54 JVZ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YX54 JVZ, 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 YX54 JVZ registered?

YX54 JVZ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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