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YF54 DZZ

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,807 mi
Last recorded146,807 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 DZZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 146,807 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 124,502 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass discoloured and deteriorated ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 120,084 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 rear seatbelts ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 120,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 rear seatbelts ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2017 57,192 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 112,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 92,404 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 71,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 70,884 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 68,524 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 65,536 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 62,439 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 59,485 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 56,026 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 50,340 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 50,279 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in nearside front tyre and 2mm outer edge

Pass 18 Dec 2007 41,519 miles

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

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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YF54 DZZ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YF54 DZZ, 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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YF54 DZZ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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