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GV54 UYH

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,002 mi
Last recorded162,002 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 UYH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 162,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 May 2020 154,480 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2020 154,480 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2020 154,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road zone B (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 135,176 miles

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

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

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Dec 2018 135,176 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Dec 2017 117,696 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 117,696 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 109,594 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear jacking block missing

Fail 5 Dec 2016 109,594 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear jacking block missing

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 100,785 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 91,802 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges

center exhaust mount broken

Pass 11 Dec 2013 83,371 miles

off side rear jacking block missing

off side rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2013 83,366 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

off side rear jacking block missing

off side rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2012 75,295 miles

air bag lamp on at time of test

Pass 6 Dec 2011 66,796 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 66,791 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2010 58,597 miles

Both front tyres bald on outer edges

Pass 11 Dec 2009 48,136 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 36,704 miles

DSC warning light on

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 26,193 miles

sideskirts fitted to car so unable to fully check sills, both rear tyres approaching limit (3.0mm) size 20555R16V

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 UYH is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UYH, 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 GV54 UYH registered?

GV54 UYH is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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