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LC54 XXN

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

180,968 mi
Last recorded180,968 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 XXN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 180,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively recommend change next pad change (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front headlights has slight condensation

parking break lever is high and effort only just met

Pass 19 Nov 2022 171,150 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 158,857 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 154,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2019 148,255 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 142,674 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 142,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2017 136,691 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 130,442 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 124,273 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 May 2014 117,251 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 113,730 miles

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2013 113,730 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2012 108,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 102,886 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 97,786 miles

1, VERY SLIGHT CRACKING ON OUTER RUBBER ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES,

2. THE N/S/R WHEEL RIM HAS A SMALL DISTORTION ON THE INNER RIM.

Pass 12 Apr 2009 89,907 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 78,646 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 XXN is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XXN, 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 XXN is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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