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BU54 XFL

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,098 mi
Last recorded129,098 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 XFL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 129,098 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 127,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 127,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 122,027 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 122,027 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 117,364 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 112,923 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 108,332 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 105,902 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 102,199 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 98,039 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 97,981 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front & rear all brake pads very low

Pass 26 Mar 2012 94,121 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)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 84,073 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)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 73,077 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 60,281 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 47,351 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 23,478 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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BU54 XFL is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BU54 XFL, 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 BU54 XFL registered?

BU54 XFL is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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