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YS54 DXA

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

111,525 mi
Last recorded111,525 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 DXA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 111,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 101,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 30 Jul 2020 95,191 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 91,324 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 87,039 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose deteriorated

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 31 May 2017 81,295 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine oil leaks

front discs and pads wearing low

nearside front mud flap insecure

Fail 26 May 2017 81,275 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leaks

front discs and pads wearing low

nearside front mud flap insecure

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 77,251 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 77,251 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 74,559 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 72,384 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge o/s/f worst

Pass 23 Jan 2013 70,450 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 68,067 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 65,529 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 61,816 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 53,631 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 44,589 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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YS54 DXA is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YS54 DXA, 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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YS54 DXA is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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