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SV54 GNN

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,257 mi
Last recorded152,257 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 GNN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 152,257 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 145,624 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 145,624 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 135,986 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 135,986 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 127,123 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 119,084 miles

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

Nearside Front brake hose slightly twisted

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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under body corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2014 107,011 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 15 Feb 2014 104,533 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 95,338 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 88,582 miles

rear discs pitted

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 88,582 miles

rear discs pitted

Pass 18 Feb 2011 74,712 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 67,845 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front tyres wearing edges

Fail 22 Jun 2010 67,844 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 10 Jun 2009 57,197 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 50,597 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 46,830 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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SV54 GNN is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SV54 GNN, 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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SV54 GNN is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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