CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN54 TZE

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,273 mi
Last recorded162,273 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 TZE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2023 162,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 156,494 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 156,493 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 148,185 miles

o/s/r cv gator has slight leek

rear brake pipe have some rust

Pass 15 Aug 2020 144,514 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 144,514 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 140,772 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 140,771 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front brake caliper clip missing.

Pass 30 Aug 2018 136,784 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 136,782 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 130,073 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 5 Sep 2017 130,073 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2016 121,564 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 114,659 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2015 114,659 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 107,096 miles

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

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

advise wear to outer edge of offside front tyre

advise windscreen is cracked at dashboard level outside zone a , not affecting drivers vision ,as advised in special notice

Fail 19 Aug 2014 107,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

advise wear to inner edge of offside rear tyre

advise wear to outer edge of offside front tyre

advise windscreen is cracked at dashboard level outside zone a , not affecting drivers vision ,as advised in special notice

Pass 22 Jul 2013 94,446 miles

BONNET JAMMIMG INTERMITTANTLY, ADVISE ATTENTION.

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

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

RECONNECTED O/S INDICATOR SIDE REPEATER LOOM.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 74,962 miles

front and rear tyres slight wear on edges

front break hoses perishing

front wiper blades starting to smear

odd size tyres front to rear

rear break pads low

slight oil around engine and gearbox

Pass 27 Jan 2012 72,088 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 62,998 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 53,101 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 43,811 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 35,407 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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BN54 TZE is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN54 TZE, 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

How do I check the history of BN54 TZE?

You can check the full history of BN54 TZE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN54 TZE registered?

BN54 TZE is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is BN54 TZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 TZE shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN54 TZE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN54 TZE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.