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GV54 NUK

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,941 mi
Last recorded144,941 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 144,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 139,872 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both starting tp perish & wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed appears to be to long (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced seems dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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))

engine covers, sill covers & under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2021 133,580 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

boot handle/switch stiff

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2021 133,572 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

boot handle/switch stiff

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2020 127,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Incorrect hose fitted {appears to be too long} (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Incorrect hose fitted {appears to be too long} (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 116,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear exhuast bracket broken but system still secure

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 116,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Rear exhuast bracket broken but system still secure

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 105,887 miles

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

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

Rear Rear exhaust mount broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 21 Nov 2017 105,872 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear exhaust mount broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 17 Sep 2016 94,637 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 82,739 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 78,961 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 78,880 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 74,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2013 74,389 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 68,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 63,890 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 58,682 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 50,609 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 34,541 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 24,285 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 24,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

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GV54 NUK is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GV54 NUK, 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 NUK is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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