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FY54 XYB

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

152,259 mi
Last recorded152,259 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 XYB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 152,259 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 144,637 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 144,627 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush on arm that coil spring sits in (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 142,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 124,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear brake pads low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2017 120,487 miles

Off side parking brake performance considerably lower than near side.

Pass 17 Aug 2016 112,684 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 103,653 miles

both front brake hoses slightly cracked

brake warning lamp on dash illuminated

Pass 25 Feb 2015 100,575 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 91,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 91,384 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 82,040 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 82,038 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 73,764 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 67,687 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 55,495 miles

offside rear pads getting low

Pass 1 May 2009 38,014 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 24,316 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 24 May 2007 9,978 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 XYB is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XYB, 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 FY54 XYB registered?

FY54 XYB is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is FY54 XYB safe to buy?

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