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AK54 YZL

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,992 mi
Last recorded120,992 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 YZL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 120,992 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 119,302 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2021 117,049 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 110,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 107,275 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 101,916 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 96,544 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 90,358 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake pad warning sensor wire insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2015 84,391 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 76,791 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2014 76,791 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear tyres wearing on edges and cracking slightly

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 69,539 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 62,165 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 55,237 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 55,237 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 47,152 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 35,332 miles

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

n/s headlamp aim on lower limit

Pass 28 Nov 2007 28,426 miles

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

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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AK54 YZL is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AK54 YZL, 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 YZL is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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