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CP54 CEN

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,452 mi
Last recorded117,452 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 CEN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 117,452 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all 4 (4.4.3 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on dash

Fail 12 Sep 2022 117,450 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all 4 (4.4.3 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on dash

Pass 16 Sep 2021 98,189 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 90,677 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2020 90,677 miles

Engine oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2019 88,850 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2018 86,991 miles
Pass 28 May 2017 85,398 miles
Fail 28 May 2017 85,398 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2016 82,826 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 79,580 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 75,003 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 68,552 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 61,685 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 27 May 2011 55,399 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 49,366 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 42,774 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2008 36,189 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 29,664 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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CP54 CEN is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 CP54 CEN, 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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CP54 CEN is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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