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OY54 WVL

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

162,634 mi
Last recorded162,634 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 WVL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 162,634 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 160,630 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 158,819 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 158,812 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 144,236 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Aug 2018 144,236 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested no patton (4.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant warning light on

Pass 19 Sep 2017 127,932 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

various covers and undertrays fitted to the vehicle obscuring the view of some components

Fail 11 Sep 2017 127,497 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

various covers and undertrays fitted to the vehicle obscuring the view of some components

Pass 31 Aug 2016 111,396 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 111,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 98,512 miles

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

dash brake warning light on

Pass 1 Sep 2014 88,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2014 88,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 79,560 miles

Warning light on dash

Pass 31 Aug 2012 73,194 miles

o/s front tyre wearing little bit low inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2012 69,693 miles

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

washers weak

Pass 24 Jan 2011 62,740 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 53,910 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 44,696 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2008 35,771 miles

power steering pipe weeping oil

Pass 9 Oct 2007 35,663 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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OY54 WVL is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OY54 WVL, 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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OY54 WVL is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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