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OV54 BZM

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

181,951 mi
Last recorded181,951 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 BZM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 181,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 176,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 176,906 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking hose to caliper joint leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 173,704 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 173,704 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 172,368 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 168,630 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 168,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 164,506 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread lamination. (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 164,506 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle feed pipe leaking. in off side front inner wheel arch. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread lamination. (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 156,543 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 156,543 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 144,928 miles

Nearside Rear tyre - worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2016 144,928 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre - worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2015 130,559 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted

Offside Rear wheel sight wheel bearing noise

Pass 24 Sep 2014 116,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 101,692 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 89,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 77,968 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 66,736 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 55,539 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 42,859 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Sep 2007 33,059 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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OV54 BZM is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 OV54 BZM, 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 OV54 BZM registered?

OV54 BZM is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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