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136,243 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front , front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both, offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)
Front Tyre inner edges seriously worn, but no ply or cords visible. Both, offside and nearside. Recommended change soon - 225/45/R17 - 91W
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Just met the legal requirements. Recommended change soon - 225/45/R17 - 91W (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake efficiency just met the legal requirements
Surface corrosion on all four Brake discs
Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both, offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)
Front Tyre inner edges seriously worn, but no ply or cords visible. Both, offside and nearside. Recommended change soon - 225/45/R17 - 91W
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Just met the legal requirements. Recommended change soon - 225/45/R17 - 91W (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake efficiency just met the legal requirements
Surface corrosion on all four Brake discs
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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EG54 ZPJ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 EG54 ZPJ, 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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EG54 ZPJ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 19 October 2004.
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