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WN54 YBK

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

174,603 mi
Last recorded174,603 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN54 YBK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 174,603 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 165,160 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front tyres perished

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 12 Apr 2017 165,156 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front tyres perished

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Apr 2016 152,593 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 152,593 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 138,181 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 120,028 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 120,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 104,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 89,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

oil level low and service light on

Pass 15 Apr 2011 73,239 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 57,862 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 49,780 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 49,780 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 40,484 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 40,484 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 39,006 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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WN54 YBK is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WN54 YBK, 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 WN54 YBK registered?

WN54 YBK is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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