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SC54 CTO

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

145,074 mi
Last recorded145,074 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 CTO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2024 145,074 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge and 3mm on main tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on the tread

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 137,026 miles

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

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

tpms light illuminsted

Fail 17 Mar 2023 137,025 miles

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

Offside Rear 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))

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

tpms light illuminsted

Pass 26 Jan 2022 128,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm + sidewall damage - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

minor windscreen damage

rear shock absorbers damp

Fail 26 Jan 2022 128,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm + sidewall damage - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

minor windscreen damage

rear shock absorbers damp

Pass 8 Dec 2020 118,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 117,496 miles

Battery terminals heavily corroded under the battery tray. Battery box full of water.

Fail 23 Nov 2019 117,489 miles

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding outer pad is burnt and the disc is orange (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick binding heavily (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery terminals heavily corroded under the battery tray. Battery box full of water.

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 115,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Oct 2018 115,865 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2017 109,312 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 109,312 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 98,122 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Oct 2015 84,605 miles

Engine covers fitted . unable to check all parts

N/S/F tyre is getting low on tread

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 70,001 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 64,582 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 64,521 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 59,931 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 55,059 miles

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

Underbody covers fitted preventing full underbody inspection

Pass 13 Oct 2010 48,580 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 43,026 miles

very slight play felt at offside rear wheel

Pass 6 Feb 2009 34,170 miles

Both front wiper blades streaking

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 26,211 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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SC54 CTO is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 SC54 CTO, 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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SC54 CTO is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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