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YC54 DFO

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,324 mi
Last recorded124,324 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 DFO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 124,324 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four due to standing may clean up with use advise to reinspect (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 124,323 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both white (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four due to standing may clean up with use advise to reinspect (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 121,300 miles

Offside Rear wheel binding

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 118,202 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Fail 21 Dec 2016 118,202 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 18 Dec 2015 111,537 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 105,784 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 100,053 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 100,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 93,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake warning light on

Fail 11 Dec 2012 93,701 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake warning light on

Pass 15 Dec 2011 83,882 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 83,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 70,121 miles

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

rear indicator bulbs fading

Pass 11 Dec 2009 59,050 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 59,050 miles

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 49,679 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 36,451 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 36,451 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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YC54 DFO is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YC54 DFO, 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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YC54 DFO is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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