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DV54 FVD

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

114,094 mi
Last recorded114,094 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 FVD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 114,094 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 114,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 111,262 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 111,162 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 107,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 7 Jul 2020 107,560 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 23 Jul 2019 104,875 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS indicates a fault

Fail 12 Jul 2019 104,870 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Switches on and off intermitantly (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS indicates a fault

Pass 8 Jun 2018 102,520 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 100,423 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 100,355 miles

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper rear arm inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 97,821 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

BOTH REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

HAND BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW ON N/S/R

N/S/F INDICATOR LAMP STARTING TO SHOW WHITE

O/S/F TYRE PRESSURE LOW

VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS RESTRICTED BY ENGINE AND FLOOR COVERS

Fail 24 Jun 2016 97,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

BOTH REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

HAND BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW ON N/S/R

N/S/F INDICATOR LAMP STARTING TO SHOW WHITE

O/S/F TYRE PRESSURE LOW

VIEW OF TESTABLE COMPONENTS RESTRICTED BY ENGINE AND FLOOR COVERS

Pass 29 Jun 2015 87,749 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 87,745 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 79,912 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 79,909 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 71,008 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 59,499 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 50,019 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 37,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Feb 2009 26,033 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Feb 2009 26,033 miles

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

Offside Front 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 2008 14,937 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 14,863 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 14,858 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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DV54 FVD is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DV54 FVD, 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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DV54 FVD is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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