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EF54 GHO

2004 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,044 mi
Last recorded127,044 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 GHO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 127,044 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2013 126,993 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 109,292 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 109,244 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)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 92,547 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake warning lamp illuminated on dash may need adjustment or repair?

oil low/on min. ?

rear brake disc's look close to min. thickness?

Pass 22 Jul 2011 92,547 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

brake warning lamp illuminated on dash may need adjustment or repair?

oil low/on min. ?

rear brake disc's look close to min. thickness?

Fail 31 Mar 2011 88,240 miles

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

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)

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

oil level low

Fail 27 Jan 2010 70,550 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2010 70,550 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2009 54,463 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 35,322 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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EF54 GHO is a 2004 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 EF54 GHO, 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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EF54 GHO is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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