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VN54 DCU

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

199,195 mi
Last recorded199,195 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 DCU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 199,195 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 195,325 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2019 187,802 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 187,802 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 180,844 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES FRONT MAY NEED ATTENTION SOON (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0N 2.2 MM & WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 180,844 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES FRONT MAY NEED ATTENTION SOON (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0N 2.2 MM & WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 175,523 miles

Cracks in front brake hoses

Pass 12 Feb 2016 171,323 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 167,499 miles

Cracks in front brake hoses

Play in NS track rod

Fail 29 Jan 2014 163,779 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 163,779 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 159,302 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 150,183 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 142,349 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 142,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 135,932 miles

Air bag light illuminated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Warning light on dash

Pass 15 Oct 2008 126,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on edge

Fail 15 Oct 2008 126,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 18 Oct 2007 119,332 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 119,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VN54 DCU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VN54 DCU, 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 VN54 DCU registered?

VN54 DCU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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