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NV54 OOB

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,914 mi
Last recorded116,914 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 OOB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 116,914 miles

Nearside Rear reversing lens holed

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

Offside Rear parking brake check

Pass 2 Jun 2018 116,904 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 116,904 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 31 May 2017 116,954 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 116,954 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 116,356 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 112,907 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/rear light lens broken

Fail 29 Sep 2014 113,050 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check brake fluid level(under covers)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 103,502 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2013 103,502 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2012 94,346 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2012 94,346 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 84,895 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 77,972 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 77,972 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front number plate slight damage

Offside and nearside front brake discs are corrode and brake pads worn

Offside mirror slight deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2009 73,548 miles

advise - all brake discs in quite poor condition

advise - front tyres 2-3mm

advise - offside mirror tarnished

advise -front number plate cracked

Pass 30 May 2008 58,923 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 54,854 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)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 50,080 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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NV54 OOB is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 NV54 OOB, 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 NV54 OOB registered?

NV54 OOB is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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