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YT54 XBM

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

193,958 mi
Last recorded193,958 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 XBM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 193,958 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 181,100 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 181,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2020 169,902 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp on

Fail 10 Apr 2020 169,902 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp on

Fail 23 Mar 2020 169,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 160,156 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 151,242 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 142,901 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 138,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 129,908 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 129,535 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front brake flex pipes in poor condition starting to crack

front brake discs in poor condition

play in n/s/f anti-roll bar end link

Pass 30 May 2013 117,286 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 93,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 93,815 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 72,451 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 69,065 miles

off/side/rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Dec 2008 61,896 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 61,896 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 50,955 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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YT54 XBM is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YT54 XBM, 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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YT54 XBM is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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