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EF54 KFX

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,793 mi
Last recorded66,793 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 KFX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 66,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 60,904 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 54,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + wearing down on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 49,045 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 45,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 45,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 42,677 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 39,970 miles

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

offside front tyre slight wear on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2018 37,381 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 29,476 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 29,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 21,292 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 13,501 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 13,346 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 12,957 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 12 Jan 2012 12,662 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 12,662 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2011 12,323 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Dec 2009 11,515 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 10,940 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 9,348 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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EF54 KFX 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 85.7%.

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 EF54 KFX, 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 EF54 KFX registered?

EF54 KFX is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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