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CR54 EWS

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

290,925 mi
Last recorded290,925 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR54 EWS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 290,925 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 290,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad retaining clip missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2019 273,746 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 260,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 260,029 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 245,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 245,793 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 226,954 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 226,954 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 204,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

signs of fuel seepage from tank area

Pass 14 Nov 2014 183,307 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 183,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 159,602 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 130,613 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 110,788 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 110,788 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 100,682 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 85,592 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 72,475 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 53,178 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front 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 7 Nov 2007 53,178 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front 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)

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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CR54 EWS is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CR54 EWS, 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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CR54 EWS is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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