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FG54 FSV

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,524 mi
Last recorded143,524 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 FSV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 143,524 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 127,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler pipe wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 117,350 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 117,350 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 109,002 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 109,000 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 107,833 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 102,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shocker corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shocker corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shocker corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shocker corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 96,675 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and centre

Fail 2 Nov 2020 96,670 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and centre

Pass 11 Nov 2019 92,145 miles

underside covered with plstic obscuring components

Pass 16 Nov 2018 85,280 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2017 84,320 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 79,758 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 72,764 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 66,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2014 66,353 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 60,087 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 52,839 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 52,836 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 45,964 miles

BOTH front flexible brake hoses starting to crack

Pass 19 Nov 2010 37,515 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 30,204 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 23,726 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 16,128 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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FG54 FSV is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG54 FSV, 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 FG54 FSV registered?

FG54 FSV is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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