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AJ54 UVK

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,634 mi
Last recorded144,634 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 UVK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 144,634 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 144,634 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 141,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2017 138,894 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 133,915 miles

Offside Front shock absorber misting

oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2016 133,915 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber misting

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2015 129,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

typre pressure lamp on

Fail 5 Mar 2015 129,620 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 127,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2014 126,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Both rear tyres at 4mm of tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 124,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 118,588 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 118,540 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 118,488 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 112,004 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 111,951 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 101,058 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 100,868 miles

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

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

slight play in rear suspension

Pass 21 Nov 2008 93,863 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 93,863 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 69,133 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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

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AJ54 UVK is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AJ54 UVK, 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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AJ54 UVK is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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