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BN54 GBV

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

106,619 mi
Last recorded106,619 miles
Recorded on27 May 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 GBV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2024 106,619 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 100,734 miles

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))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 100,715 miles

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))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 100,130 miles

General corrosion

Fail 23 Mar 2022 100,097 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 99,237 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 99,237 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 97,272 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 94,080 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 81,969 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side mirror damaged

Rear Fuel cap seal slightly damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2018 81,969 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 66,251 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 66,250 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective bothside (1.7.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 64,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has sidewall damage.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 61,614 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 58,861 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 56,026 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 55,951 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 53,996 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 13 Jun 2012 53,996 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 50,789 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 47,568 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 43,976 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 35,425 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 28,820 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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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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