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GX54 UKW

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

103,494 mi
Last recorded103,494 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 UKW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 103,494 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 101,258 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 95,177 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 87,316 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 80,578 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 70,790 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 66,609 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 63,207 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 60,145 miles

child seat fitted

chip in windscreen out of zone a

oil leak

undercover fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 49,549 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction buses are soft

Child seat fitted preventing inspection of seat and seat belt

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake pads are low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 20 May 2016 42,673 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 40,201 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 38,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Gearbox oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 34,978 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)

front tyres worn edges

Pass 10 Dec 2012 29,863 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 27,693 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 25,041 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 21,706 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 18,276 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 18,276 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 14,367 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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GX54 UKW is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GX54 UKW, 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 GX54 UKW registered?

GX54 UKW is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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