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VN54 DPZ

2004 BMW 120

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

114,095 mi
Last recorded114,095 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 DPZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 114,095 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 113,932 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Jan 2022 110,539 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 107,913 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 101,175 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 98,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 96,160 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front shocks (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 94,357 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 92,508 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 89,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 81,784 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 76,871 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to wear thin on inner edges

nearside front shock absorber dust cover loose

Fail 15 Mar 2012 65,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to wear thin on inner edges

nearside front shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 8 Oct 2010 53,440 miles

rear brake pads near wear limit

Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,986 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 10,745 miles

power steering pipe leaking

Pass 6 Dec 2007 9,913 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 DPZ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Gold with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 DPZ, 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 DPZ registered?

VN54 DPZ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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