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OU54 VTY

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,971 mi
Last recorded154,971 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 VTY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 154,971 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 153,018 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 146,156 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 133,047 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 133,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 120,319 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 105,780 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 105,780 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 90,622 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 81,324 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 73,474 miles

N/S/F Tyre starting to crack on outer edge at time of test.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 65,764 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 65,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 57,329 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 49,663 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 39,436 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 39,436 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 27,866 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 13,199 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 VTY is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VTY, 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 VTY registered?

OU54 VTY is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is OU54 VTY safe to buy?

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