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SV54 YRY

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,190 mi
Last recorded97,190 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 YRY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 97,190 miles

Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Rear Axle Offside & Nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 29 Jun 2023 97,190 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Rear Axle Offside & Nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 5 Aug 2022 93,231 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 89,753 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Disc brake back plate missing

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At join with flexi brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front drop links. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 85,143 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 81,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backing plate missing (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 73,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 73,549 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 65,989 miles

Front wipers smearing

Central exhaust support hanger broken

Nearside Front tyre has age cracks in tread

Nearside Front tyre has deep cut in sidewall

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 56,578 miles

transmission leak

engine cover fitted obscuring vision too components

n/s/r metal brake pipe slight corroded oil leak undertray fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2016 56,578 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

engine cover fitted obscuring vision too components

n/s/r metal brake pipe slight corroded oil leak undertray fitted

transmission leak

Pass 30 Jul 2015 46,789 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 46,484 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 38,108 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 33,098 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 33,096 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 28,037 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 28,037 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 24,077 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 16,289 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 15,755 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 14,832 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 12,950 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 12,928 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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

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SV54 YRY is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YRY, 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 YRY is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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