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FL54 KCO

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,540 mi
Last recorded128,540 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 128,540 miles

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2015 128,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder areas (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to bald on inner and outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

both front wiper blades not tested

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2014 120,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 120,013 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 111,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2013 111,810 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 95,286 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 95,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 81,231 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 81,231 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 69,729 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 64,239 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2008 59,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Dec 2007 55,862 miles

under vehicle coverd by plastic trims/

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 KCO is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FL54 KCO, 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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FL54 KCO is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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