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DV54 KYH

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,020 mi
Last recorded146,020 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 KYH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2022 146,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 137,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 132,420 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 122,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also running low on edges (205/55r16 91v) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Slightly damp around brake calliper area

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 122,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also running low on edges (205/55r16 91v) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Slightly damp around brake calliper area

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 107,110 miles

Front shock absorbers getting weak

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

Nearside Front Tyre heavily perished and cracked in tread

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 Tyre heavily perished and cracked in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn hard on outer edge

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 107,110 miles

Front shock absorbers getting weak

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

Nearside Front Tyre heavily perished and cracked in tread

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 Tyre heavily perished and cracked in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn hard on outer edge

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 88,900 miles

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

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

Offside rear wheel slight bind

Pass 12 Feb 2016 74,780 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 63,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 59,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 51,656 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 47,067 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 47,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads worn close to wear sensor

offside front tyre worn heavily on outer edges of tread

rear brake pads worn close to wear sensor

Pass 10 Jan 2011 44,609 miles

no measurable smoke detected on smoke test

Pass 5 Jan 2010 40,956 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 38,258 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 33,233 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 KYH is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DV54 KYH, 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 KYH is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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