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FD54 GZB

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,003 mi
Last recorded128,003 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 GZB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 128,003 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 122,857 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017 122,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported section (7.1.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 112,524 miles

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

Nearside Front play inner rack joint

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 103,552 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 103,552 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 98,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 78,096 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 78,083 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 60,896 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Sep 2011 56,139 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 49,398 miles

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

Front discs worn/lipped

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

Rear discs corroded/scored

Fail 24 Sep 2010 49,398 miles

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

Front discs worn/lipped

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear discs corroded/scored

Pass 22 Sep 2009 43,099 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 37,490 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 27,290 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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FD54 GZB is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol 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 FD54 GZB, 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 GZB is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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