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BL54 KSY

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

114,984 mi
Last recorded114,984 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 KSY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 114,984 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 106,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake stabiliserbar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 95,323 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

windscreen has combination of minor damage area not restricting the drivers view

Pass 6 Mar 2018 85,594 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer tread edges.

Engine bay and underside covers fitted.

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has combination of minor damage area not restricting the drivers view.

Pass 11 Mar 2017 80,178 miles

Nearside Front starting to wear on outer shoulder

undertrays fitted front to rear & covered in oil

Pass 9 Mar 2016 76,839 miles

Engine bay & undertray covers fitted

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

Front brake disc/s lipped

Large oil leak noted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 71,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

stone chips in windscreen which dose not materially effects drivers view of the road.

Fail 5 Mar 2014 63,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 63,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 53,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2012 41,289 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2011 34,964 miles

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

underside of vehicle not checked fully due to plastic covers .

Pass 10 Mar 2010 31,526 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs worn, lipped and close to wear limits

Pass 2 Mar 2009 25,840 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 18,434 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 8,102 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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BL54 KSY is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BL54 KSY, 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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BL54 KSY is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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