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AJ54 YNL

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

157,196 mi
Last recorded157,196 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 YNL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 157,196 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 152,044 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 137,268 miles

propshaft bolt missing doughnut perished

Pass 22 Mar 2017 119,178 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 119,178 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 119,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear brake discs slightly corroded

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

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 23 Mar 2016 112,890 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 102,320 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 92,875 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 84,143 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 14 Mar 2013 84,143 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Mar 2012 74,647 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2011 68,092 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 54,437 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 45,686 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 35,001 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 YNL is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AJ54 YNL, 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 YNL is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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