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AO54 UNM

2004 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

115,861 mi
Last recorded115,861 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 UNM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 115,861 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 115,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2023 113,990 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 113,984 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 103,149 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 93,610 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 93,610 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 93,547 miles

Emissions not tested engine smoking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Outer Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both side (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2019 83,530 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 73,363 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 73,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2016 69,411 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 69,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 64,093 miles

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

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

engine + under body covers

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2015 64,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

engine + under body covers

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 59,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service symbol on

Pass 20 Aug 2013 54,742 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 50,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear discs in poor condition

nearside front tyre void of tread on outer edge

Fail 10 Sep 2012 50,879 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear discs in poor condition

nearside front tyre void of tread on outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2011 48,597 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 44,916 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 40,363 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 34,214 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 34,647 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 28,710 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 28,370 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Front screen chipped in zone A.

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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AO54 UNM is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AO54 UNM, 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 AO54 UNM registered?

AO54 UNM is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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