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GN54 XRW

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,454 mi
Last recorded123,454 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 XRW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 123,454 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Pass 28 Jul 2016 111,115 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Aug 2015 101,086 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 91,774 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 82,194 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front tyre has small part missing on outter side wall

Fail 11 Jul 2013 82,193 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front tyre has small part missing on outter side wall

Pass 11 Jul 2012 71,579 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 60,902 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 52,466 miles

brake pad wear sensor wire rubbing on o/s/r drive shaft gaiter

Pass 16 Oct 2008 34,566 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 21,575 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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GN54 XRW is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GN54 XRW, 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 GN54 XRW registered?

GN54 XRW is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 25 September 2004.

Is GN54 XRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN54 XRW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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