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SF54 VLM

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,414 mi
Last recorded122,414 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 VLM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 122,414 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front brake discs lipped/worn

offside front tyre perished in tread area

offside rear tyre nailed

Fail 15 Feb 2020 122,363 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front brake discs lipped/worn

offside front tyre perished in tread area

offside rear tyre nailed

Pass 13 Feb 2019 118,366 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 113,759 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 113,758 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 111,247 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nailed on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

oil leak/s

Fail 28 Jan 2017 111,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also nailed on inner shoulder - 205/55 R16 91W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nailed on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

oil leak/s

Pass 16 Feb 2016 107,107 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 98,028 miles

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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2013 88,308 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 88,308 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

brake hoses perishing

Pass 1 Dec 2012 78,993 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 72,874 miles

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

nearside front tyre getting low and worn on outer edge

offside front tyre low on tread and worn on outer edge

offside rear brake bind

offside rear brake discs have got hot

Pass 16 Nov 2010 60,088 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 51,566 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 40,885 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 40,885 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 30,266 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 30,259 miles

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

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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SF54 VLM is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SF54 VLM, 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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SF54 VLM is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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