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KP54 MKA

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

202,873 mi
Last recorded202,873 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 MKA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 202,873 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 202,871 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 195,058 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 187,312 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 180,092 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 173,236 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 169,140 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 164,917 miles

Both front tyre treads and sidewalls slightly cracked

Both front tyre treads worn on edges.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack and stone damage. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 155,292 miles

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 149,664 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 135,586 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 119,826 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 119,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 117,343 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 108,252 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 97,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake pads appear to be getting low

Fail 2 Dec 2011 86,782 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 86,782 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 80,709 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 68,309 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON EDGES

LARGE UNDER TRAY COVERS ARE FITTED TO VEHICLE N OT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 13 Dec 2008 58,392 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 45,736 miles

advise both front tyres outer edges worn low/ advise both rear tyres wearing low/ advise tracking check/

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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KP54 MKA is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue 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 KP54 MKA, 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 KP54 MKA registered?

KP54 MKA is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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