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CU54 MVO

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,925 mi
Last recorded167,925 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 MVO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 167,925 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 161,784 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 155,466 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 148,624 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 148,624 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high main beam (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 140,351 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 140,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative on suspension linkage defective (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake pipe nut on pipe to rear flexible quite corroded

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

outer sill covers + underbody trays not allowing access to some testable items

Pass 12 Oct 2017 133,474 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 125,927 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 114,870 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 97,467 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 90,452 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 74,955 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 67,017 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 67,015 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 59,905 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 53,703 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 47,446 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 47,446 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 40,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CU54 MVO is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CU54 MVO, 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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What year was CU54 MVO registered?

CU54 MVO is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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