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FX54 NVV

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,832 mi
Last recorded130,832 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 NVV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 130,832 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 130,804 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 120,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 120,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 107,238 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 105,445 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 102,994 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 101,716 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 101,716 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 98,028 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 94,213 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 91,163 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 86,658 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 81,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 73,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2012 67,807 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 61,175 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 54,237 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 45,731 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 38,913 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 31,423 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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FX54 NVV is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FX54 NVV, 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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FX54 NVV is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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