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DC54 FRO

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,172 mi
Last recorded99,172 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 FRO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 99,172 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 88,196 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 88,196 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 82,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge.

Offside Rear Brake Binding Slightly.

Fail 16 Feb 2017 82,514 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge.

Pass 6 Feb 2016 75,058 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses perished

Nearside Rear Seat has a child seat fitted and adult seatbelt not fully inspected!

Pass 12 Feb 2015 67,582 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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 60,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Sill covers fitted obscuring both outer sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 53,963 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 47,168 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 41,857 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 34,694 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 28,602 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 21,852 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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DC54 FRO is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DC54 FRO, 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 DC54 FRO registered?

DC54 FRO is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 6 December 2004.

Is DC54 FRO safe to buy?

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