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YR54 VRT

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,719 mi
Last recorded120,719 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 VRT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 120,719 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 120,719 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2016 115,938 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 113,439 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 111,885 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2014 108,740 miles

offside rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2014 108,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2013 105,780 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 98,991 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 98,984 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 92,821 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 86,815 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 86,815 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 7 Oct 2008 67,412 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 45,395 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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YR54 VRT is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YR54 VRT, 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 YR54 VRT registered?

YR54 VRT is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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