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CV54 LRZ

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

94,236 mi
Last recorded94,236 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 LRZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 94,236 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 94,215 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 87,580 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking in brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front under tray missing

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Offside Rear rear jacking rubber pad missing

Fail 11 Apr 2024 87,580 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing locking bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking in brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front under tray missing

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Offside Rear rear jacking rubber pad missing

Pass 25 Mar 2023 84,169 miles

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

Front under tray missing

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

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

Offside Rear rear jacking rubber pad missing

Pass 24 Mar 2022 79,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear washer jet not working

auxiliary belt deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2022 79,617 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

t p m light illuminated

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear washer jet not working

auxiliary belt deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2021 77,817 miles

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2021 77,167 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 68,938 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 68,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 65,137 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 61,153 miles

manufactures body and engine covers fitter restricting inspection of components

Pass 1 Mar 2017 56,603 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 56,603 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 51,599 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 51,599 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 45,565 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 36,905 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 36,904 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 30,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 24,601 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 23,281 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 21,152 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 17,862 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 Aug 2007 14,180 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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CV54 LRZ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CV54 LRZ, 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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CV54 LRZ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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