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BD54 ZRU

2004 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

114,381 mi
Last recorded114,381 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 ZRU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2025 114,381 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2025 114,381 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2024 109,566 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 107,306 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 104,994 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 102,941 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 98,730 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted, some test items not fully seen

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% recorded with failure rate being 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Run flat tyre and Non Run flat tyre fitted to the same axle

Pass 27 Jun 2019 148,912 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 89,695 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips o/s/f and central (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 89,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Both front brake flexi hoses cracking

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips o/s/f and central (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 88,899 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 84,827 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 84,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 78,336 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 69,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 58,849 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 47,034 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 37,654 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 37,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 32,414 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracks appearing but not deep enough to reach the cords

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 26,399 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 23,599 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 17,646 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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BD54 ZRU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BD54 ZRU, 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 ZRU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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