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AJ54 YOX

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,279 mi
Last recorded152,279 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 152,279 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear subframe generally showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 12 Sep 2023 152,268 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear subframe generally showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 13 Sep 2022 147,376 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear subframe generally corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2022 147,371 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear subframe generally corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2022 147,356 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2021 145,047 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 145,041 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 133,712 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 129,490 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 121,188 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 112,459 miles

osf tyre inner wall starting to split

rear prop donut starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 Jan 2016 112,459 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure lower slider/bolt (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner + outer (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

nsr brake disc worn/ showing signs of heat

osf tyre inner wall starting to split

rear prop donut starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Jan 2015 100,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 15 Jan 2014 90,295 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 84,928 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 78,169 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 71,803 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 63,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 54,636 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on both edges.

Slight leak from PAS hose

Pass 11 Jan 2008 40,870 miles

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

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 YOX is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YOX, 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 YOX is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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