MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,886 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured 2 (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured 2 (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
bonnet lock slight movement
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s/f o/s/f (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
bonnet lock slight movement
engine bay and under tray
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 2 (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine bay and under tray
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Both front tyres bold on edges.
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
N/S/F tyre has slight cuts on side wall.
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)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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L14 SYX is a 2004 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 L14 SYX, 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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L14 SYX is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 24 November 2004.
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