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GU54 GCY

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

118,628 mi
Last recorded118,628 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 GCY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 118,628 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 118,626 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 117,005 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 116,041 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 116,009 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 114,843 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working due to not in right location (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

under body corrosion forming

Pass 22 Apr 2020 110,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 110,636 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle release (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle release (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 101,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 93,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing bald on inner edge, gouge to outer sidewall. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 93,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing bald on inner edge, gouge to outer sidewall. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 86,490 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 86,490 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 78,663 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 71,960 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)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2014 71,955 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2014 71,946 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted covering engine oil leak

nearside front brake hose deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing on both inner & outer edges

nearside rear brake hose deteriorated

offside front brake hose deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2013 65,476 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 65,476 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 61,642 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 61,547 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 56,959 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 52,198 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 47,511 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 47,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake warning light stays on

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

undertray covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2008 41,226 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 33,071 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 GCY is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 GCY, 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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GU54 GCY is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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