MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,804 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
rear brake pads low
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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