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NA54 FLF

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,011 mi
Last recorded138,011 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA54 FLF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 138,011 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

plastic undertrays fitted odscuring some components

Pass 1 Feb 2018 130,024 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured All (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 130,024 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured All (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 127,159 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 123,325 miles

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

Child Seat Fitted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 123,325 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Child Seat Fitted

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 120,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 120,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 109,201 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 6 Nov 2013 109,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2012 103,305 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 88,595 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 88,595 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 78,081 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 64,877 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 64,248 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 44,326 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 26,240 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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NA54 FLF is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NA54 FLF, 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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NA54 FLF is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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