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CF54 UPK

2004 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

175,145 mi
Last recorded175,145 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 UPK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2024 175,145 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly chafed all round (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

flywheel noisy

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle presented in wet conditions

Fail 14 Dec 2024 174,997 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 167,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside door mirror glass deteriorating.

Pass 30 Nov 2022 162,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner tread area.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside door mirror glass deteriorating but still serviceable.

Fail 30 Nov 2022 162,584 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm excess play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner tread area.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside door mirror glass deteriorating but still serviceable.

Pass 25 Nov 2021 156,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front door mirror glass deteriorating.

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner and outer tread areas.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge of tyre. ()

Fail 25 Nov 2021 156,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated exposing webbing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front door mirror glass deteriorating.

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner and outer tread areas.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge of tyre. ()

Pass 10 Dec 2020 152,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside door mirror glass tarnished but still serviceable.

Pass 5 Dec 2019 148,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside door mirror glass tarnished but still serviceable.

both rear tyres on 2 mm.

Fail 5 Dec 2019 148,840 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside door mirror glass tarnished but still serviceable.

both rear tyres on 2 mm.

Pass 26 Nov 2018 142,884 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 137,882 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 Dec 2017 137,882 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Nov 2016 132,725 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all pale (1.4.A.2f)

Front stone chip swept zone

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 127,684 miles

off side door mirror deterirating

Pass 19 Dec 2014 120,596 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 120,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 113,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine smokes under acceleration

Pass 20 Dec 2012 106,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 92,556 miles

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

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)

brake warn1ng light on

Pass 18 Dec 2010 79,572 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 71,933 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 71,889 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 66,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2007 59,271 miles

advise front pads and front discs slightly worn.

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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CF54 UPK is a 2004 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CF54 UPK, 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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CF54 UPK is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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