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LC54 XTE

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

162,986 mi
Last recorded162,986 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 162,986 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 157,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Handbrake cable rubbing against pipe and starting to it wear away (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light red indicating either a malfunction or obviously inoperative

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 157,222 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Handbrake cable rubbing against pipe and starting to it wear away (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light red indicating either a malfunction or obviously inoperative

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 153,965 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 153,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 149,233 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 143,396 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 143,396 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2017 135,296 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 134,652 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 May 2016 134,652 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 122,618 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 106,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 96,244 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 96,244 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 88,047 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 79,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2010 75,266 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 56,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2008 39,063 miles

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

nearside tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 73,416 miles

o/s/f tyre wear inner edge

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 XTE is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XTE, 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 XTE registered?

LC54 XTE is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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