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MT54 WLF

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

157,938 mi
Last recorded157,938 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 WLF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 157,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 152,020 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread fouling on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 151,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread fouling on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 145,389 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 125,443 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 102,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 95,992 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 87,347 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 82,955 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 82,955 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 77,939 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall to tread deteriorating [cracking]

Fail 15 Apr 2014 77,939 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre sidewall to tread deteriorating [cracking]

Pass 25 Apr 2013 73,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 73,357 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 73,325 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 68,003 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 63,130 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 56,611 miles

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

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

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

front no plate damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2008 47,560 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 47,533 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 41,373 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 41,373 miles

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

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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MT54 WLF is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MT54 WLF, 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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MT54 WLF is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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