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SL54 TPO

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

153,870 mi
Last recorded153,870 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 TPO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 153,870 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2019 153,361 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 178,095 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018
Fail 21 Jun 2018 178,001 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 138,235 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 130,050 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 120,344 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 120,344 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 115,419 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake warning lamp illuminated.

nearside registration plate light dim.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 112,178 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 104,876 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 104,876 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 96,077 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 96,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slight rough when rotated

offside rear brake pad censor wire broken

Fail 19 Mar 2009 81,863 miles

Advise oil leak on engine

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 81,863 miles

Advise oil leak on engine

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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SL54 TPO is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SL54 TPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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SL54 TPO is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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