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A4 JNU

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

105,618 mi
Last recorded105,618 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 JNU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 105,618 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 103,011 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 100,099 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 95,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 95,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 92,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 92,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 90,363 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 87,308 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 83,019 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 77,330 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 73,095 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 70,352 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 63,643 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 61,410 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 57,115 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 56,628 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 55,612 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 50,650 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 23 Feb 2009 48,000 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 39,405 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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A4 JNU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A4 JNU, 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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A4 JNU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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