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SO54 AYT

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,443 mi
Last recorded132,443 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 AYT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 132,443 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively got hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 132,440 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively got hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both got hot (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 132,349 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads and discs heat damaged

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake wear indicator warning lamp on

Pass 22 Jul 2019 108,465 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 102,561 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 102,561 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 96,626 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 82,486 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 82,486 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 68,500 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 68,400 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light switch knob missing

n/s rear wheel bearing not tested

o/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2013 59,237 miles

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 59,237 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 50,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2012 50,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2011 43,758 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 39,002 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 36,063 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 30,674 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 30,562 miles

Several small chips to front windscreen.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 25,094 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 25,084 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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SO54 AYT is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AYT, 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 SO54 AYT registered?

SO54 AYT is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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