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B11 LJD

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

79,931 mi
Last recorded79,931 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 LJD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 79,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 77,779 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 75,243 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 72,044 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 69,072 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 66,833 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE TREAD STARTING TO WEAR LOW ON INNER EGDE

Pass 22 Nov 2019 64,661 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 61,805 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 58,619 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 55,267 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 52,091 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 48,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 45,352 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 45,352 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 42,243 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW.

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 38,756 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 34,670 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 31,220 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 28,572 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 21,231 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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B11 LJD is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 B11 LJD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B11 LJD registered?

B11 LJD is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 1 December 2004.

Is B11 LJD safe to buy?

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