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SO54 AYF

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,141 mi
Last recorded150,141 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 AYF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 150,141 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 150,140 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 138,096 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 127,462 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 116,590 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 116,584 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 105,658 miles

Near side rear brake back plate/heat shield missing

off side rear back plate/heat shield loose

Fail 13 May 2013 105,636 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Near side rear brake back plate/heat shield missing

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

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

off side rear back plate/heat shield loose

Pass 1 May 2012 86,887 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 86,887 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 May 2011 74,096 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 69,563 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 59,974 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 51,837 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 51,837 miles

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

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

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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SO54 AYF is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO54 AYF, 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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What year was SO54 AYF registered?

SO54 AYF is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 11 December 2004.

Is SO54 AYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO54 AYF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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