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DY54 VCW

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,837 mi
Last recorded97,837 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 VCW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 97,837 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 97,837 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 91,092 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Nov 2017 91,092 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective middle (5.2.5b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 84,707 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Oct 2016 84,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 76,424 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is perished

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

under trays are fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2015 76,418 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre is perished

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

engine tray are fitted

under trays are fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 72,046 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 63,662 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 55,532 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2011 41,842 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 36,620 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 31,460 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,683 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 16,908 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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DY54 VCW is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DY54 VCW, 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 DY54 VCW registered?

DY54 VCW is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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