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DY54 ZVZ

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

113,871 mi
Last recorded113,871 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 113,871 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 112,551 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 112,020 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 111,291 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 110,338 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 108,762 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 107,219 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 106,331 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 105,582 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s+o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 104,627 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 103,284 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 101,896 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 100,139 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 96,333 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 86,649 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 86,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 77,465 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 66,470 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 52,468 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 52,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 41,330 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 ZVZ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DY54 ZVZ, 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 DY54 ZVZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY54 ZVZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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