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SF54 VLN

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,286 mi
Last recorded93,286 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 VLN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 93,286 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 93,170 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 91,451 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap o-ring perished

Pass 26 Oct 2022 89,832 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Bracket Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Cap Rubber Seal Cracking

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Underseal Covering All Suspension Components

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2022 89,832 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Bracket Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Cap Rubber Seal Cracking

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Underseal Covering All Suspension Components

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2021 88,367 miles

OIL LEAK

REAR SUB FRAME CORRODED

UNDER TRTAYS FITTED

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 88,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system AT JOIN OF BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

OIL LEAK

REAR SUB FRAME CORRODED

UNDER TRTAYS FITTED

Pass 29 Oct 2020 87,940 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 86,827 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 84,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 80,751 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2016 77,205 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Rear brake discs corroded

all 4 tyres perished and cracking

engine covers

oil leak from engine

slight brake bind on both rear wheels

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 74,731 miles

child seat fitted

engine covers fitted

oil leak

rear washer inop

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2014 72,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 69,250 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 59,940 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 59,940 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 49,969 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 42,146 miles

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

rear brake disc/s pitted

Fail 12 Oct 2010 42,146 miles

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

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

rear brake disc/s pitted

Pass 21 Oct 2009 36,718 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 31,047 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 24,305 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 24,305 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear 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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SF54 VLN is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SF54 VLN, 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 VLN is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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