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FD54 OEW

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

155,571 mi
Last recorded155,571 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 155,571 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 150,173 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 144,010 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 128,059 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 128,059 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2020 127,232 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 127,230 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 126,288 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

General corrosion under car.

Lower engine cover is covered in power steering fluid? Old oil leak drying up?

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar drop link is rubbing against anti roll bar!

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 124,202 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both front hoses slightly detiorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear lights (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre / sidewall slight damage possible run flat

Nearside Rear antri roll bar touching / rubbing against drop link

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack ends (2.1.5 (a))

Rear reflector not red in colour both (4.8.2 (a) (i))

oil level low on minimum

Fail 29 May 2018 124,099 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking steering rack area leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly damaged both front hoses slightly detiorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear lights (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre / sidewall slight damage possible run flat

Nearside Rear antri roll bar touching / rubbing against drop link

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector not red in colour both (4.8.2 (a) (i))

oil level low on minimum

Pass 17 Jun 2017 114,777 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 111,893 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wiper slight damage

tested in wet condition

Pass 11 Jun 2015 103,088 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 94,321 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 88,443 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 77,611 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 66,623 miles

o/s/r tyre tread low (outside edge)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 66,623 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre tread low (outside edge)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 55,527 miles

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

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

wipers worne

Pass 5 Jun 2009 45,002 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 34,961 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 29,249 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 11,157 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 OEW is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OEW, 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 OEW is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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