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2004 BMW 120
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- Registration SW54WBP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 120
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 111,869 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- TPMS light on dash warning low tyre pressure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 89,700 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front nearside and offside top mounts have play
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 89,700 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front nearside and offside top mounts have play
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 72,209 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms inner bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 57,971 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))
7 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 57,969 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 48,350 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside inner steering arm joint slight play
- Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))
23 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 48,350 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside inner steering arm joint slight play
24 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 46,432 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2021 14 Jun 202627 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 43,704 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2020 14 Jun 202626 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 40,919 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays and guards fitted
10 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 37,573 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and under guards fitted
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
2 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 33,840 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- engine covers and undertrays fitted
3 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 29,477 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2016 14 Jun 20262 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 29,477 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
11 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 28,168 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 25,346 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
6 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 25,346 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
13 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 22,477 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
15 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,094 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2012 14 Jun 202621 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 17,146 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 15,197 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 12,373 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2009 14 Jun 20261 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 8,760 MI
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SW54WBP was registered on 2004-09-29
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