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GL54 LDN

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,336 mi
Last recorded150,336 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 LDN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 150,336 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 147,245 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 142,815 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 142,815 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 138,898 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 134,238 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 124,156 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 116,747 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 108,040 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 97,268 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 84,042 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 73,192 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 73,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 65,591 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 46,423 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 36,305 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 36,175 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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 LDN is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LDN, 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 GL54 LDN registered?

GL54 LDN is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is GL54 LDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL54 LDN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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