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DF54 AFK

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

175,527 mi
Last recorded175,527 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 AFK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 175,527 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 170,088 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 166,423 miles

engine mounting defective

Pass 7 May 2022 160,108 miles

engine mounting defective

Fail 4 May 2022 160,103 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 160,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 154,020 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

rear brake discs excessively pitted

Fail 27 Apr 2021 154,020 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear brake discs excessively pitted

Pass 10 Mar 2020 141,510 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 131,155 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 131,093 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 123,519 miles

exhaust hanger broken

Fail 2 Mar 2018 123,438 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 27 Feb 2017 115,186 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 105,974 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 94,902 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 83,268 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 83,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 72,796 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 72,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 65,092 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 54,626 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 48,924 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 41,427 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 33,531 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 27,214 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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DF54 AFK is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 DF54 AFK, 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 DF54 AFK registered?

DF54 AFK is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is DF54 AFK safe to buy?

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