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OV54 XMR

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,840 mi
Last recorded56,840 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 XMR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 56,840 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 54,963 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 51,467 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nearside and offside front brake hoses perishing

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

offside front tyre has slight outer sidewall damage no ply/cords showing

offside rear tyre valve perishing

Pass 2 May 2017 45,373 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 39,783 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 39,783 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 32,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 32,914 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 26,194 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 26,194 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2013 19,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 14,152 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 13,431 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 11,596 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 9,206 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2008 7,086 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 6,239 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 XMR is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 OV54 XMR, 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 OV54 XMR registered?

OV54 XMR is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 17 November 2004.

Is OV54 XMR safe to buy?

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