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KB54 BVT

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,043 mi
Last recorded125,043 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 BVT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 125,043 miles

Nearside Front windscreen damage to nearside front

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 2.0 mm limit 1.6 mm tyre on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 2.0 mm limit 1.6 mm tyre on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 122,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre tread depth 2.0 mm limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 120,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre tread depth 2.0 mm limit 1.6 mm tyre on limits (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre tread depth 3.0 limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 120,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre tread depth 2.0 mm limit 1.6 mm tyre on limits (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre tread depth 3.0 limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 116,611 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 damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 108,270 miles

Engine MIL Light is on

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 May 2014 92,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 25 May 2013 73,744 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 73,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 59,260 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)

Pass 26 May 2011 54,385 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 42,588 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 34,055 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 26,636 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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KB54 BVT is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KB54 BVT, 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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KB54 BVT is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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