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AP54 AXT

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

156,418 mi
Last recorded156,418 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 AXT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 156,418 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 151,666 miles

Underseal applied under vehicle

Fail 13 Jan 2023 151,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Underseal applied under vehicle

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 151,650 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 145,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 145,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 140,377 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 140,377 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 130,945 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 130,945 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 124,280 miles

Lower cover insecure

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

Fail 15 May 2018 124,280 miles

Lower cover insecure

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 117,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 112,509 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 103,338 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 92,257 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 80,957 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 70,677 miles

child seats fitted to rear

movement in o/s/r hub

o/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

both front brake flexi hoses perished

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 10 May 2012 70,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake flexi hoses perished

both rear tyres wearing low

child seats fitted to rear

movement in o/s/r hub

o/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 26 May 2011 62,016 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 53,808 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 8 Jun 2009 44,326 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 41,617 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 32,654 miles

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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AP54 AXT is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AP54 AXT, 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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AP54 AXT is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 4 December 2004.

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