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FP54 YFG

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,812 mi
Last recorded151,812 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 YFG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 151,812 miles

All x 4 brake discs are corroded

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All x 4 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

hand brake lever travels

Pass 5 May 2018 143,591 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 134,195 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 129,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake discs heavily worn

all brake pads wearing thin

exhaust backbox bracket secured by cable ties

offside front tyre cracking on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2014 115,729 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2014 115,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2013 103,955 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 100,867 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 100,867 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 95,778 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 89,948 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 78,688 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 78,688 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 70,638 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 58,027 miles

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

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 YFG is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FP54 YFG, 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 FP54 YFG registered?

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

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