MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,195 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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))
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)
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)
Cracks in front brake hoses
Cracks in front brake hoses
Play in NS track rod
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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
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
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
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is VN54 DCU safe to buy?
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