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BP54 ONE

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,244 mi
Last recorded141,244 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 ONE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 141,244 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear indicators showing slight white light

both rear radius arm bushes split

both rear tyres worn close to limit and wearing unevenly

tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Fail 16 Apr 2019 141,204 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear indicators showing white light

both rear lower radius arm bushes have slight play

both rear tyres wearing close to limit and wearing very unevenly

offside front fog lamp insecure and bumper damaged

slight oil leak

small cut on inside sidewall of nearside rear tyre but not through to cords

Fail 18 Feb 2019 141,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner rod end has play

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2018 133,017 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested excessive oil leaks at engine (7.3.A.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 119,768 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 119,767 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 29 Jan 2016 114,226 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 105,089 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 88,678 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre out of shape & worn on inner and outter edge

o/s/f tyre out of shape & worn on inner and outter edge

Fail 6 Mar 2012 88,678 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre out of shape & worn on inner and outter edge

o/s/f tyre out of shape & worn on inner and outter edge

Pass 8 Mar 2011 80,489 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 67,663 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 54,302 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 36,655 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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BP54 ONE is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BP54 ONE, 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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BP54 ONE is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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