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MT54 YZC

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

170,495 mi
Last recorded170,495 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 YZC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 170,495 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear fub-frame and components corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2020 170,495 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation nearside recording low (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear fub-frame and components corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2019 165,953 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 165,908 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 158,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 158,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 149,448 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 140,614 miles

child seat fitted unable to varry full inspection of the seat belt

Fail 23 Jan 2016 140,518 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

child seat fitted unable to varry full inspection of the seat belt

Pass 3 Jan 2015 129,553 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 124,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

tyre pressure warning light on dash

Pass 27 Dec 2012 108,954 miles

both front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2012 101,525 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 93,478 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 69,750 miles

nearside front tyre as a rubbed sidewall, no ply or cord exposed at time of mot test

Fail 4 Jul 2009 69,750 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre as a rubbed sidewall, no ply or cord exposed at time of mot test

Pass 7 Jan 2008 53,912 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)

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 YZC is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YZC, 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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What year was MT54 YZC registered?

MT54 YZC is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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