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SO54 EFK

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,299 mi
Last recorded154,299 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 EFK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 154,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 154,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2020 144,599 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 136,798 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber damp

slight grey smoke on acceleration

slight oil leaks on dip stick tube

Fail 19 Dec 2019 136,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged cut in side wall exsposing chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber damp

slight grey smoke on acceleration

Pass 3 Dec 2018 121,995 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 116,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 116,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2016 109,478 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both offside front (2.4.G.2)

wipers smearing

Fail 27 Dec 2016 109,478 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

wipers smearing

Pass 23 Dec 2015 103,403 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 103,402 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 96,859 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 85,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 78,990 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 62,243 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 57,345 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 49,538 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 44,737 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 40,157 miles

IN MY OPNION REAR BRAKES SHOULD BE REPLACED IN THE NEAR FUTURE

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EFK 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 SO54 EFK, 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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SO54 EFK is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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