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VU54 NUH

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,513 mi
Last recorded67,513 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 NUH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 67,513 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 67,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 63,306 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 58,786 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 57,277 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 57,270 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2019 49,026 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 49,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 40,617 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 33,895 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 33,895 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 32,351 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 296,656 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 29,656 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 28,602 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 28,602 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 26,226 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 12,589 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 12,589 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 15,521 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 13,857 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 12,439 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 10,825 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 10,825 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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VU54 NUH is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU54 NUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU54 NUH registered?

VU54 NUH is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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The MOT history for VU54 NUH shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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