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SB54 RRY

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,115 mi
Last recorded171,115 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 171,115 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 6 Jan 2023 171,073 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded to white (4.4.3 (a))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 15 Jan 2022 163,797 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 163,797 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 151,811 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 134,843 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 126,360 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 126,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 119,687 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 110,515 miles

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

air bag warning light does come on

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front and rear indicators faded

front no plate deteriorated

offside front brake flexi hose perished

tyre size: 205/55r16 91v bridgestone

Fail 16 Jan 2017 110,481 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front and rear indicators faded

front no plate deteriorated

offside front brake flexi hose perished

tyre size: 205/55r16 91v bridgestone

Pass 25 Jul 2015 88,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 79,791 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 64,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside mirror glass rusty but not affecting view to rear

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2013 64,105 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside mirror glass rusty but not affecting view to rear

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2012 57,706 miles

front & rear brakes in poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2011 52,879 miles

all brake discs pitted

Pass 2 Feb 2010 47,458 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 37,488 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 26,616 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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SB54 RRY is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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