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GF54 VKL

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

83,443 mi
Last recorded83,443 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 VKL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 83,443 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 78,134 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 73,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 68,856 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 64,740 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 61,917 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 60,952 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 59,731 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 58,731 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 58,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 57,495 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 57,495 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 44,806 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 39,916 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 34,305 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 25,059 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 21,649 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 18,375 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 15,380 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 13,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 10,076 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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GF54 VKL 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 GF54 VKL, 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 GF54 VKL registered?

GF54 VKL is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 11 November 2004.

Is GF54 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF54 VKL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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