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FV54 URB

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,996 mi
Last recorded91,996 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 URB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 91,996 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 91,102 miles

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

both front brake flexi hoses perished

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge

Pass 1 Nov 2014 82,499 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 73,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2012 61,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2011 50,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside front for lamp broken/ insecure and loose inside bumper

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play present at both rear wheels

Fail 28 Oct 2011 50,878 miles

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

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

Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

offside front for lamp broken/ insecure and loose inside bumper

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play present at both rear wheels

Pass 13 May 2010 37,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 29,931 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 29,931 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 24,311 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 May 2008 24,275 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

fuel tank weeping at neck

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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FV54 URB is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV54 URB, 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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FV54 URB is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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