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GU54 XXA

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,077 mi
Last recorded95,077 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 XXA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 95,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2022 101,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 94,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 94,041 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 100,798 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 100,797 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 94,053 miles

chips in screen

front brake pads getting

front flexi hoses perrisahed

Fail 30 Jan 2017 94,053 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chips in screen

front brake pads getting

front flexi hoses perrisahed

Fail 19 Dec 2016 96,911 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 92,248 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 89,054 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 89,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 89,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 86,790 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 79,598 miles

bonnet stay missing air bag light on tyre pressure warning lamp on [tyre pressures ok]

Fail 9 Jun 2011 79,598 miles

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

bonnet stay missing air bag light on tyre pressure warning lamp on [tyre pressures ok]

Pass 1 May 2010 74,600 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 60,345 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 47,939 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 XXA is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 XXA, 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 XXA registered?

GU54 XXA is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is GU54 XXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU54 XXA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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