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ST54 OUU

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,257 mi
Last recorded100,257 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 OUU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 100,257 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 100,257 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 95,787 miles

Engine cover & Undertray fitted

Items removed from view

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 95,787 miles

Engine cover & Undertray fitted

Items removed from view

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 88,216 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 84,587 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 78,511 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 70,084 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 62,112 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 45,101 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 44,684 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 44,684 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 36,232 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 26,544 miles

both front tyre's wearing unevenly

traction control switched off light staying on

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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ST54 OUU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ST54 OUU, 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 ST54 OUU registered?

ST54 OUU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is ST54 OUU safe to buy?

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