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YA54 XNT

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,211 mi
Last recorded175,211 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 XNT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 175,211 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 175,211 miles

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 161,172 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 154,285 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 148,745 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 143,080 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 143,039 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 141,102 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 132,485 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 132,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 118,841 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)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 118,514 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 108,359 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 98,694 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)

both front brake hoses have slight cracking on the covering

Pass 7 Jan 2013 92,329 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 85,539 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 77,062 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 68,866 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 58,482 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 49,979 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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YA54 XNT is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YA54 XNT, 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 YA54 XNT registered?

YA54 XNT is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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