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A10 ERX

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

176,523 mi
Last recorded176,523 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 ERX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 176,523 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Upper top mount uplift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear inner sill corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 170,775 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 162,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 151,900 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 143,743 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 132,142 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 132,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 117,940 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 99,213 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 85,420 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 85,420 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 65,840 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 52,320 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 48,724 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2011 39,229 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 36,091 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2009 32,754 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 32,754 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 26,404 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 17 Nov 2007 20,740 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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A10 ERX is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A10 ERX, 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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A10 ERX is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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