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DY54 TMU

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

149,535 mi
Last recorded149,535 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 TMU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 149,535 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 146,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 143,856 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 140,927 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 138,461 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 135,243 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 133,216 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 124,376 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2018 114,493 miles

Front tyres of different types (snow tyre on offside)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower front arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 114,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front tyres of different types (snow tyre on offside)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower front arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 105,863 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Feb 2016 100,901 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Fail 29 Jan 2016 100,875 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall Perished. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Fail 22 Jan 2016 100,863 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs and pads heavily worn

Pass 5 Feb 2015 95,945 miles

n/s front shocker slightly damp

Pass 27 Jan 2014 90,501 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 82,519 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 82,519 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 75,974 miles

brake light warning light on

Pass 22 Dec 2010 70,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 63,479 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 63,479 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2009 63,460 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 50,724 miles

One litre of engine oil required. Rear brake pads low [3mm]. Front brake pads low [4mm].

Pass 26 Sep 2007 38,922 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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DY54 TMU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DY54 TMU, 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 DY54 TMU registered?

DY54 TMU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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