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A9 TDU

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,726 mi
Last recorded131,726 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 TDU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 131,726 miles

Nearside Rear nearside rear brake backing plate missing

Pass 5 Mar 2019 121,390 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 121,389 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 113,618 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 104,637 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 94,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 94,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 83,285 miles

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

advise both front tyres are run on flats rft advise both rear tyres are standard

advise full undertray fitted ????

Pass 26 Apr 2014 72,241 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2013 64,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 54,252 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 54,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 49,887 miles

small chips in widscreen

surface corrosion on brake discs

Pass 25 Jan 2011 49,760 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 40,230 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 29,318 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 17,989 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 17,971 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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A9 TDU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 A9 TDU, 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 A9 TDU registered?

A9 TDU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 8 December 2004.

Is A9 TDU safe to buy?

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