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SA54 VDN

2004 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,005 mi
Last recorded141,005 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 VDN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 141,005 miles

front brake flexi hoses perished & o/s slightly twisted

front brakes imbalanced & o/s inner pad looks low

n/s/f tyre down to wear bars

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 13 Jan 2017 141,005 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake flexi hoses perished & o/s slightly twisted

front brakes imbalanced & o/s inner pad looks low

n/s/f tyre down to wear bars

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Oct 2015 133,106 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2015 133,106 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2014 122,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 108,482 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside rear brake spring missing

slight play in offside and nearside rear hub bushes

Fail 30 Sep 2013 108,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside rear brake spring missing

slight play in offside and nearside rear hub bushes

Pass 25 Sep 2012 93,209 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 82,447 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 77,415 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 69,853 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 61,562 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 61,295 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 50,463 miles

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

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

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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SA54 VDN is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SA54 VDN, 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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SA54 VDN is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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