MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,223 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and outer edge worn 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly damaged X2 NSF/OSF (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect X2 (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
TPMS LIGHT ON DASH. (TYRES)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 NSF/OSF (3.6.B.4d)
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint X2 (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 NSR/OSR (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil X2 NSR/OSR (2.7.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Inner Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut,but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
REAR SUSPENSION SLIGHTLY CORRODED
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (3.6.B.4d)
X2 SILL FITTED
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Inner Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut,but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
REAR SUSPENSION SLIGHTLY CORRODED
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (3.6.B.4d)
X2 SILL FITTED
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil X2 (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil X2 (2.7.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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SH54 VLP is a 2004 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SH54 VLP, 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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SH54 VLP is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 3 December 2004.
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