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GX54 SGU

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

194,976 mi
Last recorded194,976 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 194,976 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 184,194 miles

advise offside rear bottom rose bush

both nearside and offside rear top suspension arm bushes

Pass 7 Sep 2017 179,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 174,908 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both nearside and offside bottom (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush top (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 167,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2014 161,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust pipe metal bracket is broken but system is secure

Fail 26 Jan 2014 161,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust pipe metal bracket is broken but system is secure

Pass 3 Feb 2013 154,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

offside rear brake caliper clip is missing

rear exhaust bracket is slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2012 147,580 miles

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

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

offside rear brake caliper clip is missing

slight crack on the rear exhaust box bracket

slight smear from the front wiper blades

Pass 22 Dec 2010 135,950 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 118,913 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 97,589 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 75,989 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 SGU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SGU, 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 SGU registered?

GX54 SGU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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