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VK54 NNW

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

214,777 mi
Last recorded214,777 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 214,777 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged NSF AND OSF (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre is on 1.6 on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged OSR AND NSR (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR AND OSR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 206,524 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 193,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 193,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 182,341 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 170,472 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 159,818 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 148,821 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 139,197 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 128,363 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 119,034 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 110,369 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 100,624 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 92,085 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 92,085 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 86,677 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 NNW is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VK54 NNW, 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 VK54 NNW registered?

VK54 NNW is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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