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SY54 EFZ

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 EFZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2020
Pass 23 Apr 2019 56,080 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 49,967 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2017 48,549 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 48,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 46,635 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 44,155 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 40,550 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 36,776 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 32,926 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 29,368 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,934 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 21,420 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 21,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 16,917 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 EFZ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SY54 EFZ, 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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What year was SY54 EFZ registered?

SY54 EFZ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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