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CV54 OWO

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

153,235 mi
Last recorded153,235 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 OWO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 153,235 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 153,226 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 146,352 miles

Showing early sign of surface corrosion under the body

Fail 4 Nov 2022 146,352 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Showing early sign of surface corrosion under the body

Pass 22 Oct 2021 141,098 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 136,628 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 132,281 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 127,457 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Near Side & Off Side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Near Side & Off Side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Oct 2017 123,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 111,821 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 107,063 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 100,970 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 100,967 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 91,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 78,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front flexible brake hose perieshed

offside front flexible brake hose perieshed

Fail 24 Sep 2012 78,828 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front flexible brake hose perieshed

offside front flexible brake hose perieshed

Pass 8 Oct 2011 71,280 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 71,280 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 63,815 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 48,574 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,347 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 25,117 miles

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

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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CV54 OWO is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CV54 OWO, 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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CV54 OWO is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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