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AU54 OJL

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,883 mi
Last recorded126,883 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 OJL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 126,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 126,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 123,456 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 115,000 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 115,000 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 107,227 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 98,712 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 89,615 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 82,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 70,193 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 58,178 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 58,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 46,780 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated.

Front to rear underbody covers fitted, preventing a full inspection of brake & fuel pipes and also floor sections.

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 32,853 miles

Intermittant fault on windscreen washers

Pass 4 Oct 2007 24,474 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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AU54 OJL is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU54 OJL, 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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AU54 OJL is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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