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GV54 XSY

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,261 mi
Last recorded119,261 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 119,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 119,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no dip pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high dip too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear indicator bulbs gone white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 106,585 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexy hoses outer covering perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose mid exhaust bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 94,726 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 92,454 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 87,930 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 81,894 miles

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

front flexible brake hoses starting to perish

Fail 21 Oct 2017 81,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

front flexible brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 3 Nov 2016 77,311 miles

front inner brake pads getting low unable to see clearly

front number plate damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2015 66,300 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 54,213 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 49,945 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 45,282 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 7 Dec 2011 40,362 miles

chips in front windscreen

o/s/f jacking pad missing

Pass 6 Dec 2010 34,621 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 30,002 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 24,727 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 21,227 miles

front tyres wearing on outside 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 XSY is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV54 XSY registered?

GV54 XSY is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is GV54 XSY safe to buy?

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