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SP54 VEB

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,910 mi
Last recorded63,910 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 VEB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 63,910 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2012 56,204 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 50,690 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 50,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 46,907 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 34,814 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 27,270 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 VEB is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP54 VEB registered?

SP54 VEB is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is SP54 VEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP54 VEB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP54 VEB have outstanding finance?

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