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YD04 MSS

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,142 mi
Last recorded99,142 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 MSS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 99,142 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 88,421 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 88,421 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 78,410 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

dsc light on deactivated at button

Pass 1 Oct 2012 69,976 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 69,964 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 62,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 53,845 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

washers poor

Pass 4 Aug 2009 47,146 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 40,301 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 17 Aug 2007 27,756 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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YD04 MSS is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YD04 MSS, 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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What year was YD04 MSS registered?

YD04 MSS is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 18 August 2004.

Is YD04 MSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD04 MSS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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