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GW04 AVD

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,898 mi
Last recorded119,898 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW04 AVD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 119,898 miles

ns headlight image poor

Pass 31 Aug 2013 113,403 miles

advisorys on refusal certificate

Fail 29 Aug 2013 113,396 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 108,183 miles

front & rear pads on limit

Pass 18 Aug 2011 92,671 miles

screen washers weak...

wet test.....

Pass 9 Jul 2010 75,757 miles

Engine under tray fitted unable to see all components

N/S/F tyre cut on inner side wall but not down to cords

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear b/discs worn

Pass 31 Jul 2009 57,000 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 42,341 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 38,025 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 37,395 miles

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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GW04 AVD is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GW04 AVD, 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 GW04 AVD registered?

GW04 AVD is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 19 August 2004.

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