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NU54 WPR

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

104,177 mi
Last recorded104,177 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 WPR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 104,177 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly brake light on all time on dash (1.1.10 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wires taped up/disconnected

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 2055516 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre is standard type whereas other 3 tyres are runflats

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5-4.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear park brake little effort compared to nearside

Fail 28 Jun 2024 104,177 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position only latching on primary hook-underside of bonnet split and hoop insecure (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly brake light on all time on dash (1.1.10 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wires taped up/disconnected

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 2055516 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front tyre is standard type whereas other 3 tyres are runflats

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5-4.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear park brake little effort compared to nearside

interior bonnet release cable damaged/snapped

Pass 30 Jun 2023 83,810 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 81,671 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 78,993 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2020 76,415 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2019 73,024 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2018 69,346 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2017 65,562 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 61,026 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2016 61,026 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 57,325 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2014 52,088 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2014 52,088 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 47,749 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 43,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2011 38,659 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 33,970 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 29,037 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 23,870 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 17,367 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 9,850 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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NU54 WPR is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 NU54 WPR, 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 NU54 WPR registered?

NU54 WPR is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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The MOT history for NU54 WPR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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