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GY54 VEX

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

115,373 mi
Last recorded115,373 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 VEX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 115,373 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 109,707 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 102,354 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 92,109 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 83,969 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 81,217 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 78,019 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 74,799 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 71,012 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 71,012 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 67,333 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 67,326 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 62,620 miles

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

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

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)

child seats fitted at rear

exhaust hanger adrift but system still supported

fuel filler cap seal perishing

offside front tyre valve perishing

Pass 8 Dec 2014 58,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

centre exhaust rear mount broken

front brake hoses deteriorating

fuel filler cap rubber deteriorating

Pass 25 Nov 2013 54,286 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 50,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear pads low

Pass 12 Dec 2011 46,909 miles

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

Parking brake imbalanced

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 42,591 miles

both parts of bonnet catch seized

brake discs all round lipped

brake pads all round beginning to get low

Pass 30 Nov 2009 37,983 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 28,147 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 28,147 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 21,840 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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GY54 VEX is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GY54 VEX, 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 GY54 VEX registered?

GY54 VEX is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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