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LC54 KWK

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,812 mi
Last recorded123,812 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 KWK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 123,812 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 121,018 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 121,017 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 119,682 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 114,866 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SUSPECT CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING NOISY

Fail 12 Dec 2016 114,866 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid JET INOPERATIVE (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SUSPECT CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING NOISY

Pass 12 Jan 2016 108,902 miles

child seat fitted nsr

handbrake lever travel high

nsf brake flexi hose deteriorated

osf brake flexi hose deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

tyre pressure warning light

Fail 12 Jan 2016 108,902 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted nsr

handbrake lever travel high

nsf brake flexi hose deteriorated

osf brake flexi hose deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

tyre pressure warning light

Pass 23 Dec 2014 104,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

only one window screen washer working

Pass 15 Jan 2014 98,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2014 98,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 92,594 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2011 87,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in O/S/R lower bush

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 87,557 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in O/S/R lower bush

Pass 30 Dec 2010 81,194 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)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 73,146 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 73,146 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 56,903 miles

O/S/R Tyre has a nail in centre tread.

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 40,027 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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

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LC54 KWK is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 LC54 KWK, 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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LC54 KWK is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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