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ST04 CYS

2004 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,957 mi
Last recorded100,957 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 CYS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 100,957 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 100,257 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 100,247 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 88,565 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 88,555 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 86,164 miles

Nearside front worn on outside edge

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2013 73,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2012 70,455 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 64,156 miles

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

offside rear brake showing signs of overheating

Pass 3 Feb 2010 53,058 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)

front tyres are wearing badly on their outer edges.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 40,230 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 26,670 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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ST04 CYS is a 2004 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ST04 CYS, 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 ST04 CYS registered?

ST04 CYS is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 6 December 2004.

Is ST04 CYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST04 CYS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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