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DC54 ANX

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

101,176 mi
Last recorded101,176 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 ANX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 101,176 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 101,174 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 99,187 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 97,020 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 95,291 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 92,592 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 90,818 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 87,802 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 84,737 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 79,921 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 76,361 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 72,608 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 69,063 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 65,187 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 59,810 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 53,934 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 48,265 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 41,964 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 36,337 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 29,235 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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DC54 ANX is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DC54 ANX, 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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What year was DC54 ANX registered?

DC54 ANX is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is DC54 ANX safe to buy?

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