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CE54 AWE

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

82,969 mi
Last recorded82,969 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 AWE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 82,969 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 82,346 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 81,663 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 81,092 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 80,576 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 80,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 80,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 80,086 miles

FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 79,486 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES HAVE SLIGHT PERISHING

Pass 20 Nov 2017 79,064 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 78,943 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 78,133 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage High pressure hose has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 78,129 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage High pressure hose has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 71,724 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 62,229 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 22 Nov 2012 53,626 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 43,550 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 33,238 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 26,279 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 20,306 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 14,406 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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CE54 AWE is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CE54 AWE, 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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CE54 AWE is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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