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EK54 AFF

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

127,837 mi
Last recorded127,837 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 AFF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 127,837 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 118,201 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Removed objects hanging from rear view mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 112,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 109,334 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 106,183 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 102,001 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 98,205 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 94,827 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 91,339 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 91,339 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

disc corrded

Pass 5 Dec 2016 89,160 miles

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar link slight damage

Nearside Front anti roll bar link slight damage

Fail 2 Dec 2016 89,160 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar link slight damage

Nearside Front anti roll bar link slight damage

Pass 6 Nov 2015 86,643 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 130,924 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 75,871 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 75,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 69,571 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 62,497 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 62,497 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)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 55,120 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 47,282 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 39,815 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 28,305 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 28,305 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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EK54 AFF is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EK54 AFF, 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 EK54 AFF registered?

EK54 AFF is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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