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FG54 XYW

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,861 mi
Last recorded129,861 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 XYW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 129,861 miles

Front brake pads worn

Nearside & Offside front tyres worn & sidewalls damaged

Nearside & Offside rear indicators faded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 125,879 miles

both front tyre outer edges and slight damage o/s front tyre outer sidewall

oil leak

undertrays

Fail 8 Jul 2016 125,879 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

both front tyre outer edges and slight damage o/s front tyre outer sidewall

oil leak

undertrays

Pass 8 Jul 2015 118,781 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2014 111,673 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 105,092 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 105,077 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 95,730 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 95,696 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 92,048 miles

both front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

gearbox has oil leaks

Fail 10 Nov 2011 92,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

gearbox has oil leaks

Pass 17 Nov 2010 76,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 63,287 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 51,699 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 35,149 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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FG54 XYW is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FG54 XYW, 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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What year was FG54 XYW registered?

FG54 XYW is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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