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DK54 XBV

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,149 mi
Last recorded86,149 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 XBV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 86,149 miles

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

osf wheel has restricted movement but not enougth to show up on roller brake tester

Pass 30 Mar 2012 79,884 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 79,884 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 62,535 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 47,662 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 34,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 34,312 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 19,706 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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DK54 XBV is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK54 XBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK54 XBV registered?

DK54 XBV is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 15 September 2004.

Is DK54 XBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK54 XBV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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