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KB54 FWW

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,673 mi
Last recorded141,673 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 FWW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2024 141,673 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 138,919 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 134,712 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trim fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play at bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Slight brake bind

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread wearing to tread wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Slight under body corrosion all under areas

Fail 7 May 2021 134,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover under trays and sill trim fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play at bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Slight brake bind

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread wearing to tread wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Slight under body corrosion all under areas

Pass 9 May 2020 133,145 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 132,998 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad wearing very thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 127,713 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 127,649 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear wire not connected.

Offside Rear Parking brake effort slightly weak.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 124,216 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses slightly perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front OSF brake has a slight bind when rotated by hand

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 121,484 miles

Brake pad wear indicator lit, but brake pads are visibly above minimum level

Fail 21 Nov 2016 121,484 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pad wear indicator lit, but brake pads are visibly above minimum level

Offside Front Brake has a slight bind

Rear Both rear tyres worn on inner edges and close to legal limit

Service indicator on

Pass 17 Nov 2015 117,174 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 108,892 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 98,715 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 90,122 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 82,169 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 73,852 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 62,644 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 55,027 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 FWW is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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