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VK54 CAV

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

195,804 mi
Last recorded195,804 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 CAV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 195,804 miles

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

n/s o/s front + rear shock absorbers slightly weak in operation

slight judder n/s o/s front wiper blades

slight play n/s rear lower suspension arm outer outer ball joint

slight play n/s rear top suspension arm inner bush

Fail 28 Mar 2014 195,804 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet cable inop

n/s o/s front + rear shock absorbers slightly weak in operation

slight judder n/s o/s front wiper blades

slight play n/s rear lower suspension arm outer outer ball joint

slight play n/s rear top suspension arm inner bush

Pass 2 Apr 2013 175,739 miles

ABS Light turned off by presenter with own scanner off at time of test can not guarantee wont come back on when driven on road

Cluch noisey when operated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R Lower hub bush has very slight movement

Traction control light lit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 155,644 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 155,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 134,284 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 134,094 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 108,630 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 8 Sep 2008 79,785 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 52,379 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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VK54 CAV is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VK54 CAV, 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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VK54 CAV is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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