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YG54 ERZ

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

241,272 mi
Last recorded241,272 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 ERZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 241,272 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres 2-3mm

bonnet cable broken @ handle

Pass 4 Dec 2020 231,602 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft rubber Donut cracks in the joint

Front Engine - Large under tray & top cover fitted

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine - oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes - slight play upper & Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes slight play - Upper & Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil level - top up 0.5 litre

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub frame - corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2020 231,602 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft rubber Donut cracks in the joint

Front Engine - Large under tray & top cover fitted

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine - oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes - slight play upper & Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes slight play - Upper & Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil level - top up 0.5 litre

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub frame - corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2019 217,194 miles

suspension arm bush deteriorated

Fail 15 Jun 2019 217,194 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

suspension arm bush deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2018 203,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 203,836 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2015 193,257 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 193,254 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 180,344 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 180,344 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 157,030 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 136,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 117,831 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 117,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 105,059 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 94,891 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 84,097 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 84,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 70,250 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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YG54 ERZ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YG54 ERZ, 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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YG54 ERZ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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