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EA54 FYW

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,011 mi
Last recorded91,011 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 FYW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2022 91,011 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 83,419 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 74,875 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 72,262 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 63,910 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 52,619 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Slight leak from reservoir (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 52,618 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Slight leak from reservoir (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 47,013 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 45,039 miles

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

tyre monitoring light on

Pass 13 Aug 2013 43,226 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 43,226 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 40,240 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 36,587 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 31,343 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 25,174 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 18,907 miles

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

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 FYW is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FYW, 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 EA54 FYW registered?

EA54 FYW is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 22 October 2004.

Is EA54 FYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA54 FYW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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