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BN54 XBZ

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

147,513 mi
Last recorded147,513 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 XBZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2023 147,513 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 143,351 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 137,765 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 137,765 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2019 122,656 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 122,656 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 118,823 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 118,823 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 114,031 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 114,031 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 114,031 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshener (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 108,416 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 108,416 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 101,337 miles

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 2 Jul 2014 95,558 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 88,489 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 88,488 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 87,690 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 87,686 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 75,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 75,926 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 66,267 miles

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 66,267 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 63,795 miles

brake warning lamp on.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 54,126 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

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 XBZ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 XBZ, 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 BN54 XBZ registered?

BN54 XBZ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is BN54 XBZ safe to buy?

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