MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,965 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear subframe front mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
TPMS illuminated
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 225/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
TPMS light illuminated
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 225/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
TPMS light illuminated
brake warning light illuminated
under trays fitted
handbrake warning lamp on permanently
nearside front brake flexible hose deteriorating
plastic under trays fitted
Both front brake hoses deteriorating
Both front tyres on 2mm
Both rear shock absorbers corroding
Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm
Offside Rear tyre on 3mm
Oil stains
Rear sub-frame heavily corroding and has been repaired ad painted
Undertrays fitted throughout
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across sub-frame from nearside (1.1.11 (c))
Both front brake hoses deteriorating
Both front tyres on 2mm
Both rear shock absorbers corroding
Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm
Offside Rear tyre on 3mm
Oil stains
Rear sub-frame heavily corroding and has been repaired ad painted
Undertrays fitted throughout
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
nearside front brake flexible hose lightly cracking
plastic under trays fitted through out underside
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
nearside front brake flexible hose lightly cracking
plastic under trays fitted through out underside
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front tyres wearing outer edges
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Vehicle smoking heavily from exhaust
Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front tyres wearing outer edges
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Vehicle smoking heavily from exhaust
Exhaust rattle present-(exhaust secure)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust rattle present-(exhaust secure)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
N/S/R Brake caliper starting to size
Test drive vehicle pre smoke test. exhaust very sooty
rear wash wipe inop
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
rear wash wipe inop
front and rear discs corroded
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NV54 TFF is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 TFF, 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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NV54 TFF is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 24 November 2004.
Is NV54 TFF safe to buy?
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