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LD54 BYP

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

202,281 mi
Last recorded202,281 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 BYP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 202,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 185,507 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 174,765 miles

both NS wheels buckled

Fail 16 Sep 2020 174,765 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear too hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

both NS wheels buckled

Pass 5 Sep 2019 166,840 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 166,840 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2018 157,796 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to rear brake pipes

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 146,432 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 146,431 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 137,453 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 129,883 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 129,883 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 118,305 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 109,539 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 99,322 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 87,070 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 87,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 75,860 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 75,860 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 66,433 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 45,888 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 29,845 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 29,845 miles

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

Offside 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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LD54 BYP is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LD54 BYP, 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 LD54 BYP registered?

LD54 BYP is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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