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SH54 MOU

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,265 mi
Last recorded98,265 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 MOU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 98,265 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 98,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 92,322 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 87,105 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 84,916 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 79,522 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 73,023 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 66,878 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 59,842 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 51,475 miles

all tyres close to limit

Pass 23 Dec 2014 42,838 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 42,838 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 34,026 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 24,022 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 15,289 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 15,266 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 13,599 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 12,223 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 11,574 miles

Centre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 8,409 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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SH54 MOU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SH54 MOU, 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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What year was SH54 MOU registered?

SH54 MOU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 21 December 2004.

Is SH54 MOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH54 MOU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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