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OE54 GEY

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,052 mi
Last recorded130,052 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 GEY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 130,052 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside and nearside (2.7.3)

airbag light reset, no repairs carried out

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 115,725 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 115,725 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 110,916 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 108,874 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 104,643 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 97,119 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 83,833 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 68,825 miles

Both fornt tyres wearing uneven on inner and outer edges

O/S gearbox under body shield missing

O/S/F jacking point missing

Fail 14 Nov 2009 68,825 miles

Both fornt tyres wearing uneven on inner and outer edges

Centre Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

O/S gearbox under body shield missing

O/S/F jacking point missing

Offside Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 54,583 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 39,369 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)

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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OE54 GEY is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OE54 GEY, 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 OE54 GEY registered?

OE54 GEY is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 11 December 2004.

Is OE54 GEY safe to buy?

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