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FL54 KCC

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

124,855 mi
Last recorded124,855 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 KCC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 124,855 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak from engine

Fail 7 Sep 2022 124,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Sep 2021 109,408 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 93,206 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 90,085 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 89,651 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 82,475 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 76,370 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 70,457 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 70,457 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 63,628 miles

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

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

both front flexi hoses deteriated

Pass 27 Sep 2014 57,765 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 53,791 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 50,333 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 46,609 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 46,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 40,704 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 35,371 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 29,796 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 21,763 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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FL54 KCC is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FL54 KCC, 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 FL54 KCC registered?

FL54 KCC is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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