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FY54 OKL

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

153,790 mi
Last recorded153,790 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 OKL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 153,790 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 145,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 134,016 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed all four (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 133,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 126,066 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All round (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Suspension parts at rear of vehicle corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 126,066 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All round (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Suspension parts at rear of vehicle corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 112,614 miles

All suspension parts and vehicle structure corroded

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre has cut outer wall

Pass 23 Dec 2015 100,938 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 100,938 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 98,193 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front tyre tread low on edge

Pass 8 Oct 2013 92,482 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Oct 2012 81,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 70,180 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 70,180 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 65,847 miles

traction stabilising light on

Pass 28 Sep 2009 62,804 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 50,624 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 37,656 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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FY54 OKL is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FY54 OKL, 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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FY54 OKL is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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