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LC54 XWL

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

138,778 mi
Last recorded138,778 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 138,778 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired piston dust cover (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 120,184 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 99,704 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 99,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2021 89,144 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))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 69,213 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 62,260 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 50,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 42,550 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 35,363 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 31,010 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 29,168 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 26,577 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 24,271 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 22,065 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 19,392 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 16,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 13,160 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 13,160 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 9,959 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 XWL is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XWL, 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 XWL registered?

LC54 XWL is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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