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GU54 FYH

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,201 mi
Last recorded101,201 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 FYH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 101,201 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 95,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 95,788 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 86,028 miles

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

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

Offside Front o/s/f tyre perished

tracking

Fail 27 Jun 2017 86,028 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre perished

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

Offside Front o/s/f tyre perished

tracking

Pass 3 Dec 2015 82,711 miles

both front tyres inner edge worn

offside front tyre perished

Fail 3 Dec 2015 82,711 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres inner edge worn

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 27 Nov 2014 77,407 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 72,885 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 68,732 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 65,897 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 65,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 63,157 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2009 60,151 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 45,279 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 45,277 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 28,800 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

wipers smearing screen

Pass 17 Oct 2006 15,508 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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GU54 FYH 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 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GU54 FYH, 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 GU54 FYH registered?

GU54 FYH is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is GU54 FYH safe to buy?

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