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SB54 NND

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

156,603 mi
Last recorded156,603 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 NND
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 156,603 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 156,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2023 152,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 140,952 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 140,952 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 130,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 130,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 128,305 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 128,299 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 113,624 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Pass 22 Oct 2018 105,593 miles

parking brake poor effort

Fail 20 Oct 2018 105,588 miles

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

parking brake poor effort

Pass 21 Oct 2017 93,262 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 93,098 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 86,826 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 84,276 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2015 84,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2014 76,480 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 68,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f tyre worn heavily on edges

Fail 7 Dec 2013 68,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f tyre worn heavily on edges

Pass 3 Dec 2012 61,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Dec 2011 56,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

centre exhaust hanger broken away from system

Pass 13 Dec 2011 56,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre exhaust hanger broken away from system

Pass 14 Dec 2010 48,625 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 40,925 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 40,925 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres worn on inner/outer edge

front brake pads very low

Pass 2 Dec 2008 31,587 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 24,787 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 24,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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SB54 NND is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 SB54 NND, 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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SB54 NND is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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