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YF54 KFK

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,958 mi
Last recorded188,958 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 188,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 172,523 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 154,436 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight imbalance on the front break performance

Pass 23 Jan 2016 140,238 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front both side tyres warn outer edge

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 124,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of nearside rear adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 113,433 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 113,286 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 106,153 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2012 106,151 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2011 93,194 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 93,194 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 87,397 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 74,306 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 61,652 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 49,341 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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YF54 KFK is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KFK, 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 KFK is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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