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VE54 KAU

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,138 mi
Last recorded101,138 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 KAU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 101,138 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 92,490 miles

Centre exhaust mounting missing but system still adequately supported

Front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Feb 2016 92,490 miles

Centre exhaust mounting missing but system still adequately supported

Front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 85,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

offside rear brake disc outer face rusty

Fail 13 Feb 2015 84,866 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs lipped slightly and the n/s has a slight imbalance in the increase and decrease test

Pass 13 Feb 2014 78,658 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

offside rear tyre worn close to the limit.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 8 Feb 2013 68,607 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 48,076 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 41,723 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,298 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 26,799 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 20,785 miles

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

rear tyres unevenly worn

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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VE54 KAU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VE54 KAU, 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

How do I check the history of VE54 KAU?

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What year was VE54 KAU registered?

VE54 KAU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 11 December 2004.

Is VE54 KAU safe to buy?

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