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EA54 FXZ

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

156,956 mi
Last recorded156,956 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 FXZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 156,956 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 150,757 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 140,195 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 128,720 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 114,879 miles

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

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2017 103,553 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 90,318 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 90,308 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 78,359 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 69,359 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 60,422 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 51,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 45,637 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 38,220 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 35,056 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 31,586 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 26,357 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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EA54 FXZ 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 94.1%.

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 EA54 FXZ, 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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What year was EA54 FXZ registered?

EA54 FXZ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 15 October 2004.

Is EA54 FXZ safe to buy?

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