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ML54 VPA

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

149,101 mi
Last recorded149,101 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 VPA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 149,101 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 142,157 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 142,156 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 133,574 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 126,485 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 126,485 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 122,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

minor oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2019 122,847 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

minor oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2018 121,171 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2017 118,637 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 113,145 miles

front brake discs worn

gearbox oil leak

rear brake and suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2016 113,145 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs worn

gearbox oil leak

rear brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 104,049 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 91,142 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 82,661 miles

2x rear tyre treads cracked / split

Fail 9 Oct 2012 75,958 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 75,958 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 65,173 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 65,067 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 55,695 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,212 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,396 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 28,589 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 28,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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ML54 VPA is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ML54 VPA, 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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ML54 VPA is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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