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YG54 ZFV

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

180,479 mi
Last recorded180,479 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 180,479 miles

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

floor covers and engine covers fitted underneath.

handbrake light on.

handbrake only just met the requirements.

Fail 23 Feb 2022 180,476 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split under the bonnet (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

floor covers and engine covers fitted underneath.

handbrake light on.

handbrake only just met the requirements.

Pass 11 Sep 2019 179,195 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 179,190 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 176,775 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 176,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bottom suspension arm bush (marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated both rear tyres and tyre inflation light on (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 165,637 miles

hand brake only just made reqiurements

Pass 10 Nov 2016 157,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 149,039 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 137,888 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 130,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Oct 2012 119,886 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 108,703 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 96,018 miles

rear discs slightly scored

Pass 13 Nov 2009 85,918 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 78,216 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 68,823 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 68,823 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZFV is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YG54 ZFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG54 ZFV registered?

YG54 ZFV is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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