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BM54 PBM

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

27,607 mi
Last recorded27,607 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM54 PBM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 27,607 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 26,756 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 26,756 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts PRS, insecure brake pad wear sensor wire can touch road wheel, re-secured sensor wire, no further fault found (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 26,121 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 25,049 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 24,066 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 24,066 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts P.R.S insecure brake pad wear sensor wire, re-secured wire, no further fault found (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 21,825 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep splits in tread but no ply or cords clearly visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low, reset to zero, no further fault found ()

Pass 12 Sep 2019 19,114 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 18,488 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 17,923 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 17,047 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 15,642 miles

Engine covers and under trays are fitted obscuring some components

Offside front tyre is starting to feather on the inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2014 14,594 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 13,002 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 12,052 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 12,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 10,486 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine under tray fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2010 9,212 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 7,751 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 5,957 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 4,759 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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BM54 PBM is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BM54 PBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BM54 PBM registered?

BM54 PBM is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 11 November 2004.

Is BM54 PBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM54 PBM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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