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KP54 MWU

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,851 mi
Last recorded84,851 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 MWU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 84,851 miles

offside rear door @ wing damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2019 80,156 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door has damage but the door can still be readily opened and closed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2019 80,115 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 74,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear slight play in suspension

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

damage offside rear door,rear wing,petrol flap area

slight mist of oil around steering pinion

Fail 22 Oct 2018 74,243 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear slight play in suspension

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

damage offside rear door,rear wing,petrol flap area

slight mist of oil around steering pinion

Pass 30 Oct 2017 67,519 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear door ,sill and wing has body damage but no sharp edges or structure damage

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 67,519 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear door ,sill and wing has body damage but no sharp edges or structure damage

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2017 63,249 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2017 63,240 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 57,388 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 49,195 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 49,194 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)

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 1 May 2014 41,527 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 35,868 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 35,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 32,797 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 32,089 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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KP54 MWU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 KP54 MWU, 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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KP54 MWU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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