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BT54 XOW

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,114 mi
Last recorded97,114 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 XOW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 97,114 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

light indicating vehicle requires attention

n/s/front mudguard insecure

Fail 30 Oct 2020 97,114 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose

light indicating vehicle requires attention

n/s/front mudguard insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2019 88,224 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 88,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 82,380 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 82,378 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 80,199 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn smooth outer&inner sides

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 77,362 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer tread smooth

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 76,229 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edges worn smooth

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2014 74,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 72,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 72,757 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 68,706 miles

child seat fitted to off side rear unable to fully inspect seat belt

cover sills fitted unable to inspect outer sills

under side mostly covered unable to fully inspcet systems or structure

Fail 30 Oct 2012 68,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

child seat fitted to off side rear unable to fully inspect seat belt

cover sills fitted unable to inspect outer sills

under side mostly covered unable to fully inspcet systems or structure

Pass 19 Nov 2011 49,668 miles

sun strip fitted to windscreen encroaching more than 10mm into zone "A", but able to see through

Pass 7 Jun 2010 22,866 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 20,494 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 17,042 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 XOW is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XOW, 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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What year was BT54 XOW registered?

BT54 XOW is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 20 December 2004.

Is BT54 XOW safe to buy?

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