MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,671 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front brake slight bind
Offside Front wiper starting to deterioate
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine and sill covers also undertrays fitted
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front brake slight bind
Offside Front wiper starting to deterioate
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine and sill covers also undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front tyre tread scrubbing off on outside edge
Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing off on inside edge
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front tyre tread scrubbing off on outside edge
Offside Rear tyre tread scrubbing off on inside edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit out side edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit out side edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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AE54 WHW is a 2004 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 AE54 WHW, 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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AE54 WHW is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 3 December 2004.
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