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VN54 DDU

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,799 mi
Last recorded131,799 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 DDU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 131,799 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 125,420 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 119,123 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 110,994 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 105,905 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 98,562 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 98,562 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 95,948 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 92,942 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 86,720 miles

Front X2 BRAKE HOSES CRACKING

Nearside Front SHOCK MISTING LEAK

Offside Front FLASHER BULB SHOWING SLIGHT WHITE LIGHT

Offside Front HEADLIGHT MISTING UP INSIDE

Offside Rear UPPER SIDE LIGHT INOP

Fail 3 Sep 2016 86,720 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front X2 BRAKE HOSES CRACKING

Nearside Front SHOCK MISTING LEAK

Offside Front FLASHER BULB SHOWING SLIGHT WHITE LIGHT

Offside Front HEADLIGHT MISTING UP INSIDE

Offside Rear UPPER SIDE LIGHT INOP

Pass 28 Aug 2015 79,709 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 70,236 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2014 70,236 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn edges

offside rear tyre worn edges

Pass 30 Aug 2013 61,824 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 61,824 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 56,749 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 50,808 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 46,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2008 31,946 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 15,206 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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VN54 DDU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VN54 DDU, 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 DDU registered?

VN54 DDU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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