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WP54 BYR

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,922 mi
Last recorded131,922 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 BYR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 131,922 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Upper heat shield insecure

Rear diff noise

coolant leak top hose

Fail 4 Jan 2023 131,922 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Upper heat shield insecure

Rear diff noise

coolant leak top hose

Pass 16 Dec 2021 124,051 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 124,048 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2020 115,025 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2019 106,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 106,378 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Flashing white. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Flashing white. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Flashing white. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 100,203 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 100,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2018 96,271 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 90,669 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 81,797 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 73,097 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 71,396 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre tread depth worn to limit

Pass 18 Jan 2013 57,139 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 50,387 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 47,419 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 47,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 40,099 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)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 31,176 miles

uneven tread wear in places on tyres

Pass 14 Dec 2007 23,529 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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WP54 BYR is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WP54 BYR, 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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WP54 BYR is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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