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FD54 BWG

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,151 mi
Last recorded136,151 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 BWG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 136,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 126,084 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 116,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring under bonnet components

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front tyre has a cut but not yet deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 11 Oct 2016 116,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring under bonnet components

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside front tyre has a cut but not yet deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 15 Oct 2015 108,515 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 100,715 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 85,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front brake hose pipes slightly crack

off side front brake hose pipes slightly crack

Pass 14 Jul 2012 72,125 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2011 56,882 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 36,797 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2008 31,563 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 23,392 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 23,390 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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FD54 BWG is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FD54 BWG, 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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FD54 BWG is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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