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FA54 SYH

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,372 mi
Last recorded141,372 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 SYH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 141,372 miles

Front brake hoses splitting

Rear Upper suspension arms play in inner joints

offside rear tyre splitting

parking brake long travel

rear subframe corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2018 141,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake hoses splitting

Rear Upper suspension arms play in inner joints

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

offside rear tyre splitting

parking brake long travel

rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2017 133,164 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 129,297 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 129,297 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front tie bar (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 119,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

under covers fitted excluding view of some parts

Fail 28 Jul 2014 105,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s number plate lamp come on when gently tapped (possible bulb)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 105,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s number plate lamp come on when gently tapped (possible bulb)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 95,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 83,059 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 83,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 77,701 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 74,130 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 60,363 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 49,928 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 37,737 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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FA54 SYH is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FA54 SYH, 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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FA54 SYH is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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