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BD54 ZSO

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,198 mi
Last recorded171,198 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 ZSO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 171,198 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 171,198 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 153,238 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 153,238 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 131,223 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 131,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 109,871 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 109,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 90,269 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 88,831 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear washer jet not working

Pass 18 Jan 2016 77,967 miles

OSR wheel slightly stiff to turn by hand

Pass 18 Feb 2015 70,302 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 62,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 53,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

Pass 15 Feb 2012 45,794 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear discs worn

o/s & n/s tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Feb 2011 37,231 miles

front o/s tyre wearing on outer edge

slight wear front and rear discs

Pass 15 Feb 2010 26,229 miles

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

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

nearside washer jet weak

Fail 15 Feb 2010 26,229 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside washer jet weak

service lamp on

Pass 12 Jan 2009 17,005 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 12,817 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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BD54 ZSO 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 BD54 ZSO, 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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BD54 ZSO is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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