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YF54 KFR

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

172,052 mi
Last recorded172,052 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 KFR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 172,052 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 163,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Very poor damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Very poor damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 163,032 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side And poor performance from the offside (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Very poor damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Very poor damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 153,964 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Apr 2018 153,891 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 148,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 143,708 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 137,437 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 130,738 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 117,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 117,647 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 102,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2012 102,859 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 89,198 miles

front pads low

Pass 31 Mar 2010 76,702 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 62,040 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 59,374 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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

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YF54 KFR is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KFR, 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 YF54 KFR registered?

YF54 KFR is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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