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SH54 VZU

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,124 mi
Last recorded90,124 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 VZU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 90,124 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 90,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure MOUNTING BROKE4N (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 89,832 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 89,832 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 88,264 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 85,708 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 85,708 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 85,621 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

all tyres wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear brake discs rusty on surfaces

Pass 25 Jun 2016 80,366 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 73,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2015 73,740 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 65,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2013 57,653 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 49,078 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 47,289 miles

2 x r/ tyres, inner & outer tread wear

2x r/ brake discs, slight pitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

unable to carry out full unerside inspection of main brake pipes, fuel pipes, e,t,c, due to plastic covers

Pass 16 Nov 2011 47,289 miles

2 x r/ tyres, inner & outer tread wear

2x r/ brake discs, slight pitted

unable to carry out full unerside inspection of main brake pipes, fuel pipes, e,t,c, due to plastic covers

Pass 23 Nov 2010 41,921 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 34,341 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 28,733 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 22,249 miles

Both the rear tyres are starting to wear on the edges.

The O/S/R brake disc is starting to corrode on the inside.

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 VZU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VZU, 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 VZU registered?

SH54 VZU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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