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LD54 BYU

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

116,189 mi
Last recorded116,189 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 BYU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 116,189 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 109,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 105,395 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 105,395 miles

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2021 101,312 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 96,749 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2019 94,066 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 94,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 91,594 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 90,019 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 90,019 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 87,132 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 87,130 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 73,144 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 60,540 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 44,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front discs slightly lipped

seepage of oil around g/box

Pass 6 Jun 2012 36,971 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 28,994 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 28,994 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 23,905 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 16,354 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 8,765 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 3,717 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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LD54 BYU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LD54 BYU, 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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LD54 BYU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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