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CU54 SRY

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

158,156 mi
Last recorded158,156 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 SRY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 158,156 miles

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

General rear axle corrosion

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-bonnet covers fitted

Underside covers fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2018 158,156 miles

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

General rear axle corrosion

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-bonnet covers fitted

Underside covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 146,135 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 134,945 miles

o/s/f sidelight worked after a tap

service lights illuminating

Pass 2 Dec 2014 122,486 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 15 Oct 2013 110,454 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 94,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 83,349 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 71,197 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 30 Sep 2009 56,609 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 42,561 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 30,456 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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CU54 SRY is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SRY, 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 SRY registered?

CU54 SRY is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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