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OU54 UDD

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,414 mi
Last recorded106,414 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 UDD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 106,414 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 104,743 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 103,356 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 101,004 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 97,193 miles

auxiliary belt in poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2019 92,890 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 92,868 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2017 91,922 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 87,334 miles

Engine light on

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 82,273 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel slightly binding

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear brake pads have different amount of wear on each side

front wipers slightly smearing screen

nearside rear brakes look over heated

Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,292 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 66,602 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 66,534 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 55,137 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2011 44,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 44,102 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 36,879 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 29,294 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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OU54 UDD is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OU54 UDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU54 UDD registered?

OU54 UDD is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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