MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,571 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
o/s/r tyre tread low (outside edge)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
o/s/r tyre tread low (outside edge)
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
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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