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GV54 BWG

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,333 mi
Last recorded112,333 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 BWG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 112,333 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 112,333 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 111,271 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 110,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 106,465 miles

Nearside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front brake hose deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2018 106,464 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front brake hose deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2017 103,986 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nsf+osf (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 99,821 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 88,938 miles

exhaust emiting light smoke

Fail 8 Jan 2015 88,938 miles

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

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

exhaust emiting light smoke

Pass 16 Jan 2014 67,744 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 67,239 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 59,532 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 49,414 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 39,906 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 31,601 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 26,234 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 20,616 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2007 20,616 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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GV54 BWG is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GV54 BWG, 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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GV54 BWG is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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