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DN54 FTO

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,610 mi
Last recorded129,610 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 FTO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 129,610 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake warning lamp illuminated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s front fog lamp missing

Pass 30 Aug 2018 116,657 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 27 Jun 2017 115,474 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tyre light on

Fail 27 Jun 2017 115,474 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyre light on

Pass 1 Jul 2016 113,258 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 113,258 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 110,046 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 107,825 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 7 Jan 2013 105,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2011 98,208 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 98,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 90,990 miles

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

full set of stone guards fitted.

nearside front tyre almost void of tread on shoulders,stepped tread depth pattern.

Fail 23 Dec 2010 90,990 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

full set of stone guards fitted.

nearside front tyre almost void of tread on shoulders,stepped tread depth pattern.

Fail 21 Dec 2009 81,043 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 81,043 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 71,342 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 61,235 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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DN54 FTO is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DN54 FTO, 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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DN54 FTO is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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