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BK54 JSX

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,458 mi
Last recorded70,458 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 JSX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 70,458 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 66,585 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering control - Steering lock poor operation

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs rusty

Fail 26 Mar 2014 66,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering control - Steering lock poor operation

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs rusty

Fail 26 Sep 2013 65,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake fleixs pipeshave slight perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2012 61,860 miles

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

both rear tyres are showing signs of wear

Fail 10 Aug 2011 58,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 58,294 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 53,818 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 43,699 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 41,413 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 36,678 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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BK54 JSX is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK54 JSX, 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 BK54 JSX registered?

BK54 JSX is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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