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SB54 UWF

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

219,376 mi
Last recorded219,376 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 219,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 215,959 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 203,378 miles

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 28 May 2019 203,346 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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 27 Jun 2018 184,900 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 175,909 miles

Engine cover, under trays and sill covers fitted

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

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

Rear exhaust box mounting in poor condition

Rear propshaft donut in poor condition.

Fail 19 Jul 2017 175,909 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine cover, under trays and sill covers fitted

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

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

Rear exhaust box mounting in poor condition

Rear propshaft donut in poor condition.

Pass 30 Jul 2016 164,940 miles

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

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

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Pass 17 Jul 2015 147,465 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 147,465 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 133,502 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 120,194 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 108,048 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre to 1.6mm

Pass 3 Feb 2011 81,829 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 72,469 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 62,390 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 52,689 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 51,289 miles

both rear tyres on 2.5mm

front tyres wearing on edges

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 UWF is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SB54 UWF, 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 UWF is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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