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AJ54 WRW

2004 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,186 mi
Last recorded143,186 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 WRW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 143,186 miles

Nearside front, rear tyres worn edges

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 141,160 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 20 Jun 2019 141,159 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 25 Jun 2018 138,877 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 129,134 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 123,078 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 117,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2015 117,464 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

o/s/r outer disc pad getting low

Pass 5 Feb 2014 108,613 miles

advise nearside and offside front flexy brake pipes starting to detereorate

Pass 1 Feb 2013 99,567 miles

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

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

no headlamp washers

Fail 1 Feb 2013 99,567 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

no headlamp washers

Pass 9 Feb 2012 89,778 miles

nearside front flexi brake pipe deteriorated

offside front flxie brake pipe deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2012 89,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre cut on face

Pass 10 Feb 2011 78,753 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 49,413 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 32,427 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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AJ54 WRW is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WRW, 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 AJ54 WRW registered?

AJ54 WRW is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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