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SO54 KRE

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

138,417 mi
Last recorded138,417 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2023 138,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at ABS pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 135,718 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on the outer edge

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2022 135,718 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on the outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2021 132,157 miles

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

Nearside Front brake warning wire broken and warning light on

t/p/m/s light on

Fail 15 Jun 2021 132,157 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre belt (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front brake warning wire broken and warning light on

t/p/m/s light on

Pass 18 Jun 2020 130,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 130,020 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2017 126,959 miles

Offside Rear brake shows signs of excessive heat but is not binding

Fail 19 Jan 2017 126,959 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake shows signs of excessive heat but is not binding

Pass 24 Dec 2015 115,429 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 103,611 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 91,444 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2013 91,391 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 78,346 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 65,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bearbox oil leak (speedo drive/sump area)

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat in place

o/s/f indicator going white

Pass 21 Dec 2011 65,190 miles

bearbox oil leak (speedo drive/sump area)

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat in place

o/s/f indicator going white

Pass 20 Dec 2010 58,958 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 58,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

n/s head lamp is dammaged (broken mounting point)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 52,921 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 52,921 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 40,945 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 34,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Slight damage to front bumper

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 KRE is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KRE, 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 KRE registered?

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

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