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YE54 FUW

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

129,305 mi
Last recorded129,305 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 FUW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 129,305 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play both inner steering rack end joints (2.2.B.1f)

Front all ball joint and track rod dust boots starting to perish

Front both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper suspension arm bushes on near side rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 129,305 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Ball joint has slight play both inner steering rack end joints (2.2.B.1f)

Front all ball joint and track rod dust boots starting to perish

Front both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 116,997 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 105,347 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 91,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 75,511 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 62,568 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 52,492 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 43,110 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 38,772 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Nov 2008 32,848 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 27,758 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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YE54 FUW is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YE54 FUW, 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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YE54 FUW is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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