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CA54 EFG

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

187,641 mi
Last recorded187,641 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 EFG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 187,641 miles

Both number plate lamp outputs poor

Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))

O/s front tyre outer sidewall damaged

O/s rear brake pad wear indicator wire disconnected

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s and n/s front lower suspension arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s rear top front suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 187,518 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both number plate lamp outputs poor

Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))

O/s front tyre outer sidewall damaged

O/s rear brake pad wear indicator wire disconnected

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s and n/s front lower suspension arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s rear top front suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS warning lamp illuminated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 181,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 177,136 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 172,408 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 169,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 169,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 162,398 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 154,965 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 150,451 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 138,350 miles

n/s front tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2015 129,647 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 9 Mar 2015 129,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 10 Feb 2014 120,942 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 103,650 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 103,650 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 89,601 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 75,549 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 63,008 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 63,008 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 51,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 40,342 miles

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

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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CA54 EFG is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA54 EFG, 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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CA54 EFG is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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