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SH54 VLP

2004 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,223 mi
Last recorded164,223 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 VLP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 164,223 miles

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))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 157,286 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 152,724 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 152,643 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 144,890 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2018 140,237 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 135,583 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 135,556 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 129,399 miles

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)

Fail 19 Dec 2015 129,370 miles

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)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 123,596 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 123,596 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 109,198 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 109,198 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 98,443 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 86,315 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 75,660 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 70,906 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 53,011 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 28,988 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 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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