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GV54 XTB

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

176,218 mi
Last recorded176,218 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 176,218 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 176,217 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 175,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 173,983 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 171,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 169,371 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 167,079 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 164,256 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 160,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 156,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2012 153,316 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 143,153 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 124,239 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 109,615 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 93,601 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

oil leak o/s/f engine bay area

Pass 28 Nov 2007 74,172 miles

front number plate cracked but secure at time of test, sideskirts fitted so unable to fully inspect sills

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 XTB is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 XTB, 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 XTB registered?

GV54 XTB is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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