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YA04 CGU

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,012 mi
Last recorded170,012 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 CGU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 170,012 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 168,154 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 167,634 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 166,140 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 166,138 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 164,925 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 159,203 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 148,344 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 135,571 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 123,755 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 112,353 miles

Front both front brake hoses perishing and cracking

both rear brake hoses starting to perish and crack slightly

Fail 26 Apr 2016 112,353 miles

Front both front brake hoses perishing and cracking

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brake hoses starting to perish and crack slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2015 103,752 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 19 Jun 2015 103,751 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 91,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 80,304 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre has cut to inner tyre wall

Fail 20 Jun 2013 80,304 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake light on

nsr tyre has cut to inner tyre wall

Pass 3 Mar 2012 67,872 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 67,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers door handle sticks in the open position

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 6 Feb 2012 67,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 24 Aug 2010 57,232 miles

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

offside parking brake weak

oil below min

Pass 3 Aug 2009 49,601 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 34,634 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 31,260 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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YA04 CGU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YA04 CGU, 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 YA04 CGU registered?

YA04 CGU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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