MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,468 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
TPMS lamp on
offside rear brake pad wire broken
run flat light illuminated
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
slight noise coming from the column when turning the steering wheel
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported by axle (7.1.1)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear heat shield rubbing on propshaft
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge
Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still secure
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint nearside rear lower rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge
Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still secure
All brake discs slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
All brake discs slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
tyre pressure monitor warning light on.
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
discs wearing
pads not checked-possibly low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BT54 APU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 BT54 APU, 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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BT54 APU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 17 December 2004.
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