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YH54 BDO

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,796 mi
Last recorded103,796 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 BDO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2023 103,796 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 92,115 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 84,023 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 75,212 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 75,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2017 67,537 miles

Nearside Rear cv gaiter has minor leak

Offside Front tyre 3mm

Pass 2 Jun 2016 65,689 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 62,077 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 57,663 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 49,595 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 43,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 43,446 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,734 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 37,734 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 27,991 miles

Oil leak

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

engine cover fitted full inspection restricted

Pass 26 Aug 2008 17,354 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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YH54 BDO is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH54 BDO, 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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YH54 BDO is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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