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NV54 TFF

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,965 mi
Last recorded118,965 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 118,965 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 115,142 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 115,142 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 112,322 miles

handbrake warning lamp on permanently

nearside front brake flexible hose deteriorating

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2019 106,618 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 106,618 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 100,504 miles

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 93,951 miles

nearside front brake flexible hose lightly cracking

plastic under trays fitted through out underside

Fail 1 Aug 2017 93,951 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 90,829 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 89,904 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 89,904 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 85,497 miles

Exhaust rattle present-(exhaust secure)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 85,496 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 82,098 miles

N/S/R Brake caliper starting to size

Test drive vehicle pre smoke test. exhaust very sooty

Pass 23 Mar 2012 76,427 miles

rear wash wipe inop

Fail 23 Mar 2012 76,247 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 68,910 miles

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2010 59,200 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 51,426 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 41,591 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 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.

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