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NL54 UZA

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,163 mi
Last recorded168,163 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 UZA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 168,163 miles

Central Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 168,163 miles

Central Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 161,591 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 161,580 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2019 153,865 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 143,123 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 143,122 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 133,297 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 127,430 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 119,627 miles

Rear number plate damaged

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 111,604 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 108,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 104,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2012 104,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2011 91,556 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 77,739 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 65,529 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 55,645 miles

front tyres on limit

Pass 16 Sep 2008 52,392 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 44,701 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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NL54 UZA is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NL54 UZA, 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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NL54 UZA is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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