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LB54 PVW

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,650 mi
Last recorded119,650 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 PVW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 119,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 106,837 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 97,044 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 78,769 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)

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Sep 2013 67,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 67,480 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 64,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

wiper blades just clearing screen

Pass 6 Apr 2013 64,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

wiper blades just clearing screen

Pass 11 Apr 2012 56,140 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 56,140 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 47,948 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 38,562 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 27,778 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 11,953 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 11,952 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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LB54 PVW is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LB54 PVW, 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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LB54 PVW is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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