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NU54 PTX

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,157 mi
Last recorded74,157 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 PTX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 74,157 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 64,437 miles

unable to fully examine underside of vehicle because of plastic coverings

Pass 16 Sep 2010 54,776 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 43,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 43,341 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 35,263 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 34,829 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 26,176 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 26,024 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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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NU54 PTX is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NU54 PTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NU54 PTX?

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What year was NU54 PTX registered?

NU54 PTX is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is NU54 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU54 PTX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NU54 PTX have outstanding finance?

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