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LD54 FWK

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,594 mi
Last recorded129,594 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 FWK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2017 129,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Rear head restraint damaged.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged tyre sidewall damaged, but not to structure. (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear hub noise.

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 118,680 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s. (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged tyre sidewall damaged, but not to structure. (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 118,405 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s. (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged tyre sidewall damaged, but not to structure. (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 107,719 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 93,679 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2014 92,346 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 25 Jul 2013 77,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2013 77,223 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 71,776 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 71,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 60,449 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 50,346 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 50,346 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 24,201 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 24,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 16,964 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 16,413 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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LD54 FWK is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LD54 FWK, 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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LD54 FWK is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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