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GX54 AZD

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,652 mi
Last recorded83,652 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 AZD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2024 83,652 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 76,605 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 67,904 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 62,501 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 55,343 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 50,553 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 40,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 40,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 30,065 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 24,211 miles

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 20,160 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt(s)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 15,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Oct 2013 13,084 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 12,240 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 10,041 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 8,652 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 7,365 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 5,931 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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GX54 AZD is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 GX54 AZD, 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 GX54 AZD registered?

GX54 AZD is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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