MOT Status
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164,696 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off front number plate loose (0.1 (a))
underneath of car as general corrosion
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Vehicle has general corrosion.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Foremost arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Brake performance not tested Leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn well below 1.6mm tread depth inside and outside edges.
Under bonnet covers fitted
Under trays fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated
Offside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated
Offside Front tyre close to limit wearing out side edge
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated
Offside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated
Offside Front tyre close to limit wearing out side edge
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
o/s/front tyre wearing outside edge
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
o/s/front tyre wearing on outside edge
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
o/s/front tyre wearing on outside edge
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s front steering rack end slight play
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in offside front tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
play in o/s steering rack inner joint
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
play in o/s steering rack inner joint
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
4x stone chips in front windscreen
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
bonnet doesn't lock down
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AK54 GYJ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 AK54 GYJ, 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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AK54 GYJ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2004.
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