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BT54 UCP

2004 BMW 120

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,279 mi
Last recorded158,279 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 UCP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 158,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 149,082 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2019

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake hose excessively damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 126,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 126,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2016 124,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2016 124,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 110,613 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 110,613 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 106,146 miles

Airbag warning light on

Body has suffered damage to the NS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 13 Jun 2011 99,528 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 95,294 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 92,292 miles

serveral warning lights displayed on dash

Pass 14 Jun 2008 83,337 miles

unable to see rear springs fully coil springs corroded underbody coverd by plastic trim

Pass 12 Nov 2007 73,408 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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BT54 UCP is a 2004 BMW 120 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UCP, 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 UCP is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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