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SY54 DZB

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

133,994 mi
Last recorded133,994 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 DZB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 133,994 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 129,349 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2021 108,705 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished not excessive.

Nearside Front Coil spring showing signs of corrosion not excessive.

Oil leak.

Pass 9 Jul 2020 105,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2020 105,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2019 95,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Jul 2019 95,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted at time of test

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 83,332 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 May 2017 76,791 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 76,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 73,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring (3.4.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 73,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed at edges (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring (3.4.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 67,929 miles

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

2 front tyres worn on inside and outside edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 62,528 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 57,817 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 57,817 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 54,203 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)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 50,108 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 50,108 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 43,809 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 43,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 36,298 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 30,844 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 30,839 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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SY54 DZB is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 SY54 DZB, 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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SY54 DZB is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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