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YF54 ODR

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,791 mi
Last recorded129,791 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 ODR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 129,791 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 129,789 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine oil & coolant level warning lights on

Pass 5 Jul 2017 128,478 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 128,473 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 122,464 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 122,464 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake pipe leaking front to rear pipes half way down vehicle (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

excessive oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2014 116,012 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 112,140 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 106,886 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 103,301 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 93,161 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 93,112 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 19 Dec 2009 74,826 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 74,826 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 55,896 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 40,456 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 40,456 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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 ODR is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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