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WO54 FBN

2004 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,366 mi
Last recorded95,366 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO54 FBN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 95,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front control arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 95,366 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nsr upper rear arm ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front control arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 147,497 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 11 Apr 2022 147,484 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 138,800 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 138,793 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 86,203 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 83,872 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 83,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sides front brake hoses starting to crack

Pass 9 Aug 2017 74,787 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 74,787 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 62,761 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 62,761 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 52,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 52,132 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 41,824 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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WO54 FBN is a 2004 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WO54 FBN, 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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WO54 FBN is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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