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SV54 EXZ

2004 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,538 mi
Last recorded91,538 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 EXZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 91,538 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 85,738 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 76,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 76,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 66,408 miles

nearside front tyre inner sidewall worn

Fail 15 Apr 2013 66,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall worn

Pass 1 May 2012 50,977 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 34,247 miles

front discs poor.

front suspension bushes worn.

rear discs poor.

under trays fitted to vehicle.

wipers poor.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 29,265 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 29,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 24,223 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 24,223 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 20,705 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 20,659 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advise unable to check underside of vehicle due to undershields

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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SV54 EXZ is a 2004 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SV54 EXZ, 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 SV54 EXZ registered?

SV54 EXZ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is SV54 EXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV54 EXZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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