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VF54 CYK

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,901 mi
Last recorded151,901 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF54 CYK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 151,901 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray's & side skirts fitted not allow me to full inspection of components.

Pass 4 Dec 2020 147,697 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 142,259 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 139,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked from n/s top (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 139,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked from n/s top (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 134,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 127,642 miles

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

parking brake efficiency only just met 15%

Pass 22 Jun 2015 116,847 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 101,223 miles

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

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)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 83,194 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 83,194 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 77,995 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 77,995 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 75,412 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 75,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 63,825 miles

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

front brake pads very low

Pass 8 Jul 2009 46,834 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 46,826 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 35,403 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 16,743 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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VF54 CYK is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VF54 CYK, 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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VF54 CYK is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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