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FP54 OLT

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,823 mi
Last recorded125,823 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 OLT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 125,823 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 108,001 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 101,122 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

engine under tray & component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Fail 25 Oct 2016 101,002 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working offside/nearside (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine under tray & component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 7 Aug 2015 99,726 miles

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

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

rear wiper arm pivot siezed,wiper not in contact with screen.

Fail 7 Aug 2015 99,726 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing one bolt missing. (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

rear wiper arm pivot siezed,wiper not in contact with screen.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 91,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear brake discs slight scored & lipped

Pass 5 Aug 2013 82,551 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2013 82,543 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)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 72,286 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 70,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise bonnrt catch semi seized

Fail 3 Oct 2011 70,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

advise bonnrt catch semi seized

Pass 12 Nov 2009 55,357 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 55,331 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 48,579 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 48,579 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 40,554 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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FP54 OLT is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FP54 OLT, 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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FP54 OLT is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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