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Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve o/s front (5.2.2 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s rear top arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear axle beam heavy rust
Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))
Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s front (5.3.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s (1.4.1 (a))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s top section (3.2 (a) (i))
n/s rear lamp slight damaged
slight damaged to o/s front wheel
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top arm (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both repeaters (1.4.A.2f)
chip in zone a
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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EO54 XXU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 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 EO54 XXU, 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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EO54 XXU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 24 September 2004.
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