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MK54 OSE

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,601 mi
Last recorded95,601 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 OSE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 95,601 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 95,422 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 86,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake hoses are deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge and requires attention

Pass 5 Nov 2013 77,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 68,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear brake pad is low

offside front tyre has cut to sidewall and a nail

Pass 8 Nov 2011 61,969 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has a cut

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing low 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn on outside egde

Fail 7 Nov 2011 61,969 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre has a cut

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing low 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn on outside egde

Pass 4 Nov 2010 55,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 31 Oct 2009 49,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres getting low

Pass 15 Oct 2008 42,695 miles

o/s rear brake sensor rubbing on driveshaft and nearly rubbed through wires

Fail 13 Oct 2008 42,590 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s rear brake sensor rubbing on driveshaft and nearly rubbed through wires

Fail 10 Sep 2007 19,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 19,771 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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MK54 OSE is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MK54 OSE, 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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MK54 OSE is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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