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MF54 ZTD

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,872 mi
Last recorded158,872 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 ZTD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 158,872 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 156,046 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge

play in nearside inner rack end

power steering is noisy . possibly low on fluid, possible leak

nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Fail 20 Feb 2018 155,994 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake pipe (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn on edge

play in nearside inner rack end

power steering is noisy . possibly low on fluid, possible leak

nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2017 154,653 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel x2 rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 149,580 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing upper (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 149,580 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 140,507 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 128,693 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 128,693 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 116,351 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 105,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 91,318 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 77,072 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 60,348 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 43,020 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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MF54 ZTD is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MF54 ZTD, 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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MF54 ZTD is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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