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KC54 YWD

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,432 mi
Last recorded149,432 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 YWD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 149,432 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 140,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 121,185 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 121,185 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 117,375 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2018 117,375 miles

Emissions not tested oil leaks/pressure in dipstick/ breather blocked (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2017 113,439 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 113,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 111,875 miles

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view both door mirrors deteriorated (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 111,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view both door mirrors deteriorated (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 105,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both door mirrors deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2015 105,756 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 97,167 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 90,450 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 82,915 miles

Both rear tyres close to makers wear limits.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 74,465 miles

both door mirrors deteriorated

cant inspect all brake pipes due to underbody trays fitted

o/s front tyre low on outer edge and n/s front showing signs of wear

Pass 20 Oct 2010 64,913 miles

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

stability control light on

Pass 14 Oct 2009 53,189 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 13 Oct 2008 41,830 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 41,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 30,969 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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KC54 YWD is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KC54 YWD, 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 KC54 YWD registered?

KC54 YWD is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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