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WG54 OTR

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

164,495 mi
Last recorded164,495 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 OTR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 164,495 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2017 164,490 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 155,493 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 145,258 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 132,898 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 119,917 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)

rear propshaft coupling starting to split

Fail 30 May 2013 119,917 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

rear propshaft coupling starting to split

Pass 25 May 2012 105,048 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 90,751 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 84,414 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 71,132 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 63,557 miles

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to baby seat fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2008 56,364 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage wheel rims.

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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WG54 OTR is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WG54 OTR, 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 WG54 OTR registered?

WG54 OTR is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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The MOT history for WG54 OTR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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