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WR54 WPN

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,255 mi
Last recorded101,255 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 WPN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 101,255 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 101,255 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 91,803 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 26 Nov 2018 91,802 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Nov 2017 84,189 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 73,671 miles

Engine management light is on

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil pressure warning light coming on intermittently

Service reminder is displayed

Tyre pressure warning light is on

Fail 10 Aug 2016 73,671 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine management light is on

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil pressure warning light coming on intermittently

Service reminder is displayed

Tyre pressure warning light is on

Fail 24 May 2016 70,434 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16rft (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 5 Sep 2013 61,892 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 50,810 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 38,136 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)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 32,589 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 26,318 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 20,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Oct 2008 20,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 14,030 miles

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

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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WR54 WPN is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WR54 WPN, 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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WR54 WPN is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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