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LC54 XXZ

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,512 mi
Last recorded165,512 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 XXZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 165,512 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 165,501 miles

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

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

n/s/f tie rod catching on susp leg bracket

Pass 29 Feb 2020 157,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 147,976 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 136,757 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 136,757 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 122,619 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 112,364 miles

covers fitted to underside restricting view of brake pipes

o/s/f & n/s/f flexi brake hoses becoming perished

Pass 29 Jan 2015 99,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 93,645 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking between tread blocks

nearside front tyre outer tread blocks distorted

nearside front tyre sidewalls cracking

offside front tyre cracking between tread blocks

vapour from exhaust system

Pass 14 Feb 2013 89,369 miles

power steering pipe is damp

Pass 4 Feb 2012 84,970 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 81,467 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 75,681 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 70,164 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 64,949 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 XXZ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XXZ, 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 XXZ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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