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NK54 VGF

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

132,018 mi
Last recorded132,018 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK54 VGF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 132,018 miles

Rear pre used rear subframe replacement repair

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 132,017 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excess inner disc face corrosion nsr and osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 127,587 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 121,224 miles

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

Offside Front unable to check the wheel bearing, due to the binding brake

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 121,224 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective push-in type cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road windscreen broken (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all rear (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front unable to check the wheel bearing, due to the binding brake

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 118,951 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2019 114,828 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 114,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 109,984 miles

Oil leakage from engine and gearbox

Pass 28 Nov 2017 99,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 90,456 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 81,735 miles

all brake pipes greased

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2014 66,882 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2014 66,882 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 51,622 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 44,338 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2013 44,338 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 41,234 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 38,398 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 35,567 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 32,263 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 27,527 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 14,617 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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NK54 VGF is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NK54 VGF, 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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NK54 VGF is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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