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AE54 WHW

2004 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,671 mi
Last recorded160,671 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 WHW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 160,671 miles

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))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 156,961 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2018 156,961 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 151,632 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 151,451 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 138,047 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 129,517 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 129,517 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 117,401 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 108,133 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 108,133 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 98,765 miles

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)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 98,726 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 89,389 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 71,004 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 23 Jul 2008 49,287 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 49,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 27,356 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)

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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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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