MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,255 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f/ and o/s/f/ (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r/ and o/s/r/ (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f/ and o/s/f/ (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r/ and o/s/r/ (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sub fram montings crossion both sides goled (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
advise disks liped front
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s swelling (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
nail in nsr tyre
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nsr tyre perished and scrubbed on wall
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)
Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside rear tyre cracking
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear pipes going into hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded Both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)
Rear outer CV boots starting to deteriorate
Vehicle has general corrosion
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside/offside (3.7.B.3)
child seat fitted
engine covers/undertrays fitted
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside/offside (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
child seat fitted
engine covers/undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
child seat fitted
engine covers/undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
rear discs poor
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
nearside rear tyre worn close to limit 2mm advise
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VX54 VDC is a 2004 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 VX54 VDC, 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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VX54 VDC is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 13 October 2004.
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