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CP54 TYD

2004 BMW 120

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,828 mi
Last recorded107,828 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 TYD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 107,828 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 104,856 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 101,402 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 98,842 miles

both front flexible brake hoses slightly perished

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

rear axle leaking

rear exhaust bracket detatched but still supported

Fail 7 Oct 2015 98,757 miles

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

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

Wheel stud(s) missing 4 studs missing one from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

both front flexible brake hoses slightly perished

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

rear axle leaking

rear exhaust bracket detatched but still supported

Pass 27 Nov 2014 93,343 miles

Diff oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust mounting bracket to rear broken

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2014 93,343 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Diff oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust mounting bracket to rear broken

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 85,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2012 77,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 22 Nov 2011 67,972 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

off/s/f tyre outer edge bald

Pass 1 Dec 2010 58,759 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)

off/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 1 Dec 2009 49,575 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 39,434 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 39,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

off/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 26 Nov 2007 30,706 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slight cut

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 TYD is a 2004 BMW 120 in Gold with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TYD, 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 TYD is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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