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GL54 DWD

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

101,958 mi
Last recorded101,958 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 DWD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 101,958 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 97,733 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 92,688 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 87,435 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 85,086 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 82,860 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 80,185 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 78,571 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 76,489 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 73,928 miles

Steering slightly heavy.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 73,928 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Steering slightly heavy.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 71,332 miles

Noise from nearside front wheel bearing, keep a check.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 67,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 63,445 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

offside front tyre worn low inner edge.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 3 Feb 2014 63,445 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

offside front tyre worn low inner edge.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 58,644 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread.

Inner front brake pads appear thin, have them checked.

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 53,457 miles

Slight noise from N/S/F wheel bearing. Change soon.

Slight play in both rear lower arm outer bushes.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 48,739 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 48,739 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 43,405 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 40,633 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 36,219 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 30,333 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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GL54 DWD is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GL54 DWD, 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 GL54 DWD registered?

GL54 DWD is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is GL54 DWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL54 DWD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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