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BG54 VTV

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,596 mi
Last recorded143,596 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 VTV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 143,596 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2018 143,596 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2017 138,904 miles

Nearside front tyre edges worn

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2016 131,356 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 29 Jun 2015 116,902 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 116,778 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 111,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2014 111,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 88,816 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 80,893 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 69,146 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 69,146 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 58,533 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 53,861 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 48,258 miles

corrosion on brake discs

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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BG54 VTV is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BG54 VTV, 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 BG54 VTV registered?

BG54 VTV is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 13 December 2004.

Is BG54 VTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG54 VTV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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