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YG54 ZGN

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,559 mi
Last recorded84,559 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 ZGN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 84,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 79,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 74,310 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 74,310 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 68,520 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 68,520 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 60,286 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 60,000 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 58,479 miles

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

both front tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 18 Nov 2013 55,180 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2012 51,911 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 49,541 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 11 Nov 2010 44,414 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 36,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 36,739 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 29,605 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake warning light on

Fail 1 Oct 2008 29,581 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake warning light on

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 ZGN is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 YG54 ZGN, 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 ZGN is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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