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GY54 VFR

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,941 mi
Last recorded156,941 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 VFR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 156,941 miles

Nearside Rear Lower front arm slight play

Nearside Rear wheel been welded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear backing plates loose

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front arms bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 156,912 miles

Brake performance not tested due to un safe to carry out (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Fuel hose damaged hitting antiroll bar link (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel been welded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front arms bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 150,261 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear underside of vehicle corroded inc suspension parts

Pass 24 Aug 2020 142,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear subframe rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2019 133,202 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 124,725 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn to 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2017 117,108 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 117,108 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 108,618 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and undertrays

Fail 30 Jul 2016 108,613 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and undertrays

Pass 15 Aug 2015 101,199 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers smeer

Fail 15 Aug 2015 101,199 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers smeer

Pass 23 Aug 2014 94,484 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 87,900 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 79,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2011 67,457 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre 3mm wearing on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2010 58,136 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 49,495 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 3,889 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 23,657 miles

report all tyres wearing low on tread

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 VFR is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VFR, 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 GY54 VFR registered?

GY54 VFR is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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