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KE54 TSX

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,960 mi
Last recorded102,960 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE54 TSX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2022 102,960 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Around offside foremost mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rears. Offside rear outer very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears and nearside front perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 98,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated For most dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost and for most dust covers. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F and both rear tyres perished and cracked. 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 98,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rearmost ball joint dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated For most dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost and for most dust covers. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F and both rear tyres perished and cracked. 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 94,382 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated fronts and rears perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight outside edge wear and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 94,382 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated fronts and rears perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight outside edge wear and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 86,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2018 80,027 miles

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

exhaust mounting at rear broken

Pass 10 Apr 2017 72,243 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 65,423 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 63,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2014 60,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 7 May 2013 57,825 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 52,166 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 52,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 44,626 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 37,412 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 31,023 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 31,023 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 22,533 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 15,238 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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KE54 TSX 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 75%.

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 KE54 TSX, 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 KE54 TSX registered?

KE54 TSX is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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