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GV54 UZO

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

103,636 mi
Last recorded103,636 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 UZO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2022 103,636 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap sealing ring cracking

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component: attachment bracket corroded.

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component: attachment bracket corroded.

Park brake long travel.

Rear Exhaust bracket broken.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 102,702 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fuel cap sealing ring cracking

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component: attachment bracket corroded.

Nearside Rear Suspension component: attachment bracket corroded.

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

Park brake lever long travel.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 102,702 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fuel cap sealing ring cracking

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component: attachment bracket corroded.

Nearside Rear Suspension component: attachment bracket corroded.

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

Park brake lever long travel.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 101,714 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 101,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 99,728 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap sealing ring cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Jacking rubber missing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to inner edge tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. And central (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 99,716 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap sealing ring cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Jacking rubber missing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to inner edge tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. And central (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 98,049 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Diff corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2018 98,049 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Diff corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2017 96,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 93,107 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

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

Nearside Rear Jacking point missing

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 93,107 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

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

Nearside Rear Jacking point missing

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 90,786 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2014 88,262 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 88,262 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 83,467 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 73,588 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 68,239 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 58,681 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre tread low on outer edge.

Rear discs pitted.

Nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge. Cords nearly exposed.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 49,627 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 40,826 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 40,237 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

d/s/c light on

Pass 14 Nov 2007 30,291 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer 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 UZO is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UZO, 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 UZO is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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