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WF54 VNW

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,467 mi
Last recorded95,467 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 VNW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 95,467 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 88,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2022 88,067 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 82,991 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 82,991 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 79,259 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 70,834 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (trailing arm) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 66,663 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 66,663 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 64,438 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 60,491 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 60,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 56,789 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 53,113 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 53,111 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 47,839 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 43,535 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 39,468 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 34,301 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 28,459 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 23,246 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 20,548 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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WF54 VNW is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WF54 VNW, 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 WF54 VNW registered?

WF54 VNW is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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