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BG54 VUN

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,943 mi
Last recorded176,943 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 VUN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 176,943 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2017 176,943 miles

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

Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2016 164,759 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 157,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 157,294 miles

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Oct 2013 152,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 146,451 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 140,387 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 140,387 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 135,199 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 135,199 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 128,931 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 116,902 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 84,359 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VUN is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VUN, 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 BG54 VUN registered?

BG54 VUN is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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