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YC54 TUA

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

129,011 mi
Last recorded129,011 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 TUA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 129,011 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 126,910 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear subframe covered with underseal

Pass 4 Aug 2023 124,133 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 118,637 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 112,364 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 103,585 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 103,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 96,688 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 87,092 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 87,092 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 75,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 61,823 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 56,412 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 50,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 45,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on their outer edges

Fail 19 Nov 2013 45,752 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 38,652 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 34,512 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 28,543 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 22,463 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 18,963 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 14,382 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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YC54 TUA is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YC54 TUA, 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 TUA is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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