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GX54 OLT

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,938 mi
Last recorded224,938 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 OLT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 224,938 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 212,106 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 211,859 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 200,997 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 186,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 186,835 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 176,631 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Fail 9 Oct 2017 176,590 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 12 Sep 2016 173,560 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 166,732 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 29 May 2014 154,389 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 154,389 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 138,920 miles

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

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

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

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

crack in front plate

Pass 22 May 2012 124,992 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front jacking point missing

Fail 22 May 2012 124,992 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front jacking point missing

Pass 25 Feb 2011 107,101 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre slightly distorted

Fail 24 Feb 2011 107,086 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 21 Sep 2009 85,840 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake hoses perishing

nearside rear shock absorber damp

various marks in swept area of windscreen

Pass 2 Aug 2008 67,290 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 67,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 48,296 miles

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

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

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 OLT is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GX54 OLT, 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 OLT registered?

GX54 OLT is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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