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GL54 FPD

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,300 mi
Last recorded128,300 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 FPD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 128,300 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 128,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 113,941 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 113,941 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 93,432 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 76,336 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 58,351 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 33,065 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 17,748 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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GL54 FPD is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FPD, 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 FPD registered?

GL54 FPD is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is GL54 FPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL54 FPD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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