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LC54 XWU

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,410 mi
Last recorded92,410 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 92,410 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 91,233 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Background slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 89,792 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 88,480 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 86,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 84,888 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive Under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 81,759 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 76,846 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 72,817 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Fail 24 Apr 2018 72,817 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Apr 2017 68,527 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 May 2016 63,978 miles

Front Flexi brake hoses starting to perish

Offside Number plate light lens missing

Rear Brake discs slightly worn

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

Pass 19 May 2015 60,095 miles

Rear brake discs & pads slightly worn

offside number plate light lense missing

Pass 19 May 2014 56,160 miles

Heavy Oil leak from engine - suspect sump gasket

Pass 4 Jun 2013 51,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake pads are starting to wear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,039 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 47,039 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 43,086 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 30,906 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 3 Dec 2007 18,020 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 18,014 miles

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

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 XWU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC54 XWU registered?

LC54 XWU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 9 December 2004.

Is LC54 XWU safe to buy?

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