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GL54 DYW

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

142,170 mi
Last recorded142,170 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 DYW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 142,170 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 137,262 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 132,345 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 127,332 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 122,399 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 113,825 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2011 103,655 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2010 98,348 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 91,631 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 84,105 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 73,909 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2007 73,901 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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GL54 DYW is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GL54 DYW, 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 GL54 DYW registered?

GL54 DYW is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 6 December 2004.

Is GL54 DYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL54 DYW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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