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SO54 KPY

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,576 mi
Last recorded130,576 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 130,576 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 122,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2017 118,311 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all testable components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all testable components

Fail 10 Sep 2017 118,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all testable components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all testable components

Pass 10 Sep 2016 106,990 miles

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

slight corrosion outside prescribed areas

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 95,234 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 84,316 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 76,726 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2013 76,724 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 69,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2012 69,689 miles

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

Offside Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 66,939 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 66,929 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2010 62,703 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 62,703 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 55,689 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear brake pads very low

Pass 11 Dec 2008 46,045 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 32,188 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)

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 KPY is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KPY, 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 KPY is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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