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FD54 OXZ

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

137,877 mi
Last recorded137,877 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 OXZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 137,877 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 134,628 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2025 134,628 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 131,042 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 131,042 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 120,606 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

vehicle fitted with undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2021 109,590 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 102,214 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 101,529 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 100,823 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 99,875 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 97,241 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 93,008 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 85,702 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 75,810 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 66,914 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 58,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 48,743 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Nov 2009 40,228 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 30,563 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 20,008 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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FD54 OXZ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 FD54 OXZ, 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 FD54 OXZ registered?

FD54 OXZ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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