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DE54 UAU

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

155,247 mi
Last recorded155,247 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 UAU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 May 2026 155,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 151,067 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 149,815 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 146,056 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 139,116 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 139,115 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18v xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 133,046 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 128,364 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 123,452 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear jacking block miss

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated ( split ) (6.1.7 (d) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2018 120,848 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 120,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 117,622 miles

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

Front brake discs scored

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 117,622 miles

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

Front brake discs scored

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 114,892 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 107,322 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 98,647 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 88,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 76,899 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 65,805 miles

Both front brake flexible pipes are starting to perrish.

Both rear tyres are aproaching the wear limit.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 54,015 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 40,516 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 25,884 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 25,884 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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DE54 UAU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DE54 UAU, 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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DE54 UAU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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