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KD54 PKU

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,232 mi
Last recorded125,232 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD54 PKU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 125,232 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 125,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 121,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 115,736 miles

Offside noise detected from n/s front wheel when spun, no roughness felt

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front brake hose perishing

o/s rear tyre worn to depth indicators

rear wiper blade missing

slight movement in o/s rear suspension arm bush

Fail 17 Aug 2016 115,726 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside noise detected from n/s front wheel when spun, no roughness felt

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front brake hose perishing

o/s rear tyre worn to depth indicators

rear wiper blade missing

slight movement in o/s rear suspension arm bush

Pass 25 Aug 2015 104,180 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 104,180 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 94,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 87,133 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 75,405 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 65,922 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 44,518 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s rear wheels suspect suspension arm outer bushes

Fail 5 Oct 2009 44,497 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s and n/s rear wheels suspect suspension arm outer bushes

Pass 13 Oct 2008 33,933 miles

slight play in n/s rear wheel

Pass 4 Oct 2007 23,000 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 22,635 miles

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

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

rear brake imbalance

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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KD54 PKU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KD54 PKU, 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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KD54 PKU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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