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SH54 WBM

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,484 mi
Last recorded130,484 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 WBM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 130,484 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 130,418 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 130,178 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both fronts dipped beam fitted with leds (4.1.4 (c))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Dec 2020 118,682 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel rim damaged

fuel tank heat shield loose

Fail 18 Dec 2020 118,682 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel rim damaged

fuel tank heat shield loose

Pass 3 May 2019 110,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 104,235 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 100,725 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 96,192 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 91,349 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 91,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 88,661 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 79,722 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 74,991 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 74,991 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 72,682 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 61,533 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 57,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 47,823 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 36,907 miles

Both the rear tyres are starting to wear.

The N/S/F tyre is getting near the limit for wear on the edge.

The O/S/F tyre is starting to wear on the edge.

The rear brake discs and pads are starting to wear.

The wiper blades are just clearing the windscreen. Advise replacing.

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 WBM is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue 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 WBM, 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 WBM registered?

SH54 WBM is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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