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BD54 OHA

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,854 mi
Last recorded148,854 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 OHA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 148,854 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2019 148,854 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2018 137,418 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 128,645 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also badly worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 91W RUNFLAT (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 128,645 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also badly worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 91W RUNFLAT (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 127,059 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Rear registration plate loose

Fail 15 Dec 2015 127,059 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 91W RUNFLAT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Rear registration plate loose

Pass 26 Nov 2014 122,542 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 113,648 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 101,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 95,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front brake pads low

Fail 9 Dec 2010 87,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 87,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2009 77,310 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 66,070 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 50,052 miles

Unable to fully assess condition of nearside rear seatbelt due to childseat fitted at time of test

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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BD54 OHA is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD54 OHA, 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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BD54 OHA is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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