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YX54 ZRU

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,092 mi
Last recorded91,092 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 ZRU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 91,092 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 91,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure C section bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 84,183 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 84,183 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Sensor loose connection (1.6 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 77,153 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 73,309 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 70,578 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 67,900 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 63,686 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2016 60,770 miles

fuel cap washer perished

small stone chip to windscreen

under covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 59,371 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 54,536 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2014 48,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre getting low on outer/inner edge

o/s/f tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2013 43,119 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 38,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 32,959 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 30,343 miles

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

inner rear brake discs pitted

Fail 17 Sep 2010 30,328 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

inner rear brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Sep 2009 25,810 miles

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 21,663 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 16,133 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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YX54 ZRU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YX54 ZRU, 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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What year was YX54 ZRU registered?

YX54 ZRU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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