MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,619 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits also smokey (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal is split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))
Coolant leak Expansion bottle was empty. ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
General corrosion
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side mirror damaged
Rear Fuel cap seal slightly damaged
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2deep cuts on the side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disk (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak is quite bad (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side mirror damaged
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disk (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Fuel cap seal slightly damaged
Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective bothside (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has sidewall damage.
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BN54 GBV is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 BN54 GBV, 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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BN54 GBV is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 17 September 2004.
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