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NU54 WPV

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,605 mi
Last recorded129,605 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 WPV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 129,605 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

TPS light indicates a fault

Fail 9 Aug 2023 129,605 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower light not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

TPS light indicates a fault

unable to open bonnet, inspection not complete

Pass 13 Jul 2022 122,193 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 122,187 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated rubber cover splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing on drop link (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged rubber cover splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire between exhaust & fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2020 116,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 88,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 83,926 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 83,926 miles

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing spring (3.5.1j)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 81,858 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 81,857 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 79,128 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 May 2016 79,102 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2015 73,093 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 72,871 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 66,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 66,825 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 62,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2013 62,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2011 50,834 miles

neaqrside front tyre worn edge of tread

Pass 18 Jun 2009 40,346 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 35,487 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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

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NU54 WPV is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WPV, 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 WPV registered?

NU54 WPV is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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