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AP54 AXU

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,138 mi
Last recorded139,138 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 AXU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 139,138 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 133,230 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 128,074 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 120,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 112,403 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 110,264 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 105,857 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 105,857 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 100,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 100,487 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 94,027 miles

N/S & O/S FRONT & REAR DISC WORN

Pass 29 Oct 2010 87,014 miles

rear discs corroded.

Fail 26 Oct 2010 86,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear discs corroded.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 78,778 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 71,223 miles

N/S front tyre worn on inner edge

O/S front tyre worn severly on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2007 52,621 miles

N/S/F tyre tread bald on outer edge (ouside central 3/4)

O/S/F tyre tread bald on outer edge (ouside central 3/4)

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 AXU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AP54 AXU, 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 AXU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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