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GY54 DFV

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

102,948 mi
Last recorded102,948 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 DFV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 102,948 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 99,582 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 85,217 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top/front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top/front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray covered (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under Body covered

Fail 7 Oct 2021 85,217 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour All Main Bulbs X4 (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top/front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top/front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray covered (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under Body covered

Pass 5 Nov 2020 76,044 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 59,541 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

child seat fitted to offside rear

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2018 46,823 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 44,132 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 41,792 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear indicators faded

oil in water

Pass 15 Jul 2015 39,463 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2015 39,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 37,044 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on wdges not measurable tread

both rear indicators faded

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2013 34,542 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edge not measurable tread+o/s tyre cut

rear indicators faded

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2012 32,408 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges +o/s damaged/cut

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2011 29,908 miles

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

oil leaking onto exhaust

sill covers fitted

sticker in swept area but not in view of road

Pass 13 May 2010 27,268 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2009 24,492 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,918 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit on outer edge 2.5mm ans approaching limit on rest of tread 3.0mm SIZE 20555R16V

Pass 4 Apr 2007 17,309 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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GY54 DFV is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GY54 DFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY54 DFV registered?

GY54 DFV is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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