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SO54 EFT

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

176,098 mi
Last recorded176,098 miles
Recorded on2 May 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 EFT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2020 176,098 miles

Electronic stability control component slightly damaged (7.12 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 May 2020 176,098 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electronic stability control component slightly damaged (7.12 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 158,102 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 158,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 147,926 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Mar 2017 143,238 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 Mar 2016 132,676 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Mar 2015 123,924 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 117,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 112,377 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 103,034 miles

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

SRS warning light on

Pass 16 Mar 2011 93,117 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 82,739 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 73,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2008 65,833 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 65,688 miles

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

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

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 EFT is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EFT, 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 EFT is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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