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AP54 AZD

2004 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,946 mi
Last recorded128,946 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 AZD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 128,946 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 125,721 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 120,689 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 114,502 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 114,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Nov 2018 104,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 104,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 89,407 miles

Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately both front (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust hanger broken rear

rear tyres slightly misshaped on inner edges

Fail 31 Oct 2017 89,407 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately both front (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust hanger broken rear

rear tyres slightly misshaped on inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2016 76,798 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted obstructing view if components

Pass 11 Nov 2015 66,856 miles

engine covers and undertrays

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 53,426 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 41,669 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 39,766 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all inner brake pads look to be getting low

Pass 13 Apr 2012 37,162 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 27,291 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 22,006 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 17,634 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 12,192 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 AZD is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AZD, 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 AZD is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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