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L14 SYX

2004 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,886 mi
Last recorded162,886 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 SYX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 162,886 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 162,886 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 162,191 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 162,191 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 155,873 miles

engine bay and under tray

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 155,872 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 147,354 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2015 147,354 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 119,104 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 79,192 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 79,192 miles

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 70,250 miles

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)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 70,250 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 68,335 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 62,984 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 56,509 miles

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.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 51,103 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 51,100 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 14 Dec 2006 42,296 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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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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