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LC54 VWU

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,560 mi
Last recorded78,560 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 VWU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 78,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 78,068 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 78,060 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 77,453 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 75,848 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 75,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 74,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 73,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 73,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 71,606 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 69,070 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 69,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 66,610 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 64,617 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 56,742 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 52,205 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 44,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2013 44,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 41,718 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 41,712 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 37,936 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 28,955 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 21,723 miles

N/S/F Tyre is worn on outer egde

O/S/F Tyre is worn on outer egde

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 15,762 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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LC54 VWU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VWU, 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 LC54 VWU registered?

LC54 VWU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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