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VN54 SBX

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,875 mi
Last recorded110,875 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 SBX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 110,875 miles

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

Fail 29 Oct 2013 110,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 1 Nov 2012 96,544 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2011 74,657 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 74,657 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 57,562 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 57,562 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2009 47,656 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 44,333 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 35,730 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 SBX is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SBX, 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 SBX registered?

VN54 SBX is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 9 December 2004.

Is VN54 SBX safe to buy?

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