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EO54 XXU

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

183,411 mi
Last recorded183,411 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 XXU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 183,411 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 183,357 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2024 172,801 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 166,598 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve o/s front (5.2.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s rear top arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle beam heavy rust

Pass 23 Sep 2022 160,653 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 148,283 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 148,280 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 141,879 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 141,879 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s (1.4.1 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 135,626 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 130,447 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s top section (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s rear lamp slight damaged

slight damaged to o/s front wheel

Pass 11 Apr 2017 127,837 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 127,714 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

chip in zone a

Pass 12 Apr 2016 110,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 94,487 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 94,487 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 83,383 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 83,383 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 73,059 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 61,605 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 49,538 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 49,536 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 36,241 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 25,093 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 13,965 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 11,405 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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EO54 XXU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EO54 XXU, 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 EO54 XXU registered?

EO54 XXU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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