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FL54 OBG

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,359 mi
Last recorded104,359 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 104,359 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 90,029 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 88,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

all rear suspension bushes deteriorated

child seat fitted to n/s/r could not inspect seat belt

Fail 23 Sep 2016 88,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

all rear suspension bushes deteriorated

child seat fitted to n/s/r could not inspect seat belt

Pass 23 Sep 2015 85,367 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 81,293 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 70,323 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 60,014 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 57,021 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 53,338 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 45,230 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 45,230 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 36,925 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 35,270 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 35,257 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 35,257 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 35,133 miles

front brake pads very close to limit

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 OBG is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OBG, 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 OBG is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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