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LC54 LPL

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,374 mi
Last recorded148,374 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 LPL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 148,374 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 139,441 miles
Pass 31 May 2016
Pass 10 Jun 2015 127,563 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Jun 2014 110,579 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 110,463 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 92,269 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 78,396 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 71,010 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 65,776 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 65,770 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 60,487 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 59,161 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 41,205 miles

gearbox leaking

Fail 15 Nov 2007 41,205 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

gearbox leaking

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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LC54 LPL is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC54 LPL, 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 LPL is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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