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EJ54 BVL

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,950 mi
Last recorded137,950 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 BVL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 137,950 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 135,172 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 130,903 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S brake reaction arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S inner rose/ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 124,136 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S brake reaction arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyre's worn inner and outer edge's

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S inner joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 118,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 111,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play BOTH REAR UPPER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 102,670 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 97,069 miles

Low effort offside park brake

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 91,823 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 87,176 miles

offside front tyre worn both edges

Pass 3 Feb 2016 83,343 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2015 80,030 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 76,000 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 71,220 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 67,101 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 63,666 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 58,912 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 48,974 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2008 38,507 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 33,060 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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EJ54 BVL is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJ54 BVL, 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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EJ54 BVL is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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