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SP54 GZW

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,349 mi
Last recorded148,349 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 GZW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 148,349 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 148,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 134,823 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 134,804 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 123,801 miles

Engine covers fitted & undertrays fitted

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 106,670 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 99,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 96,328 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 84,362 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 84,362 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 74,179 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 64,258 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 64,258 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 59,325 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 49,781 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 40,013 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 30,400 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 26,174 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 20,246 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 12,966 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 10,618 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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SP54 GZW is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SP54 GZW, 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 SP54 GZW registered?

SP54 GZW is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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