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VX54 XWL

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,089 mi
Last recorded53,089 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 XWL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 53,089 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 53,809 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 53,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 48,203 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 39,398 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Engine light on

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 39,398 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Engine light on

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 33,803 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 24,575 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 20,702 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 18,295 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 18,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 15,424 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 12,282 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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VX54 XWL is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XWL, 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 VX54 XWL registered?

VX54 XWL is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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