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FL54 KCU

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

247,781 mi
Last recorded247,781 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 KCU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 247,781 miles

Front Outer BOTH SIDE PANEL SLIGHTLY CORROSION

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 241,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 233,722 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened ALL COILSPRINGS MODIFIED (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ALL SHOCKERS MODIFIED (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 226,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 343,329 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 206,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 201,675 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 190,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on the limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 182,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Sep 2017 182,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2016 173,513 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted under trays fitted

park brake only just met requirements

Pass 15 Sep 2015 164,524 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 155,769 miles

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

offside rear tyre nail in

Pass 19 Sep 2013 145,292 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 18 Sep 2013 145,292 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 4 Sep 2012 134,833 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 4 Sep 2012 134,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 7 Sep 2011 125,082 miles

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 10 Sep 2010 112,750 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Sep 2010 112,750 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2009 101,349 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 15 Sep 2009 101,349 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 8 Sep 2008 87,410 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 87,398 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 77,032 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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FL54 KCU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FL54 KCU, 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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FL54 KCU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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