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LD54 EWH

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

111,318 mi
Last recorded111,318 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 EWH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 111,318 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four are perished and split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 111,318 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four are perished and split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 104,575 miles

Front & Rear Brake hoses slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 7 Sep 2024 104,362 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front + Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 97,106 miles

Minor oil leak

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Dec 2022 96,005 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON EDGE 1.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON EDGE 2.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 96,005 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON EDGE 1.8MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON EDGE 2.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

POWER STEERING NOISE

Pass 2 Dec 2021 92,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.3mm Also worn on edges and tread is uneven ( Advise Replace ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm also tread is uneven and wearing on edges ( Advise Replace ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 92,378 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.3mm Also worn on edges and tread is uneven ( Advise Replace ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm also tread is uneven and wearing on edges ( Advise Replace ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm and not a run flat tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 89,359 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn on the inner edge, and cracked and perished ( Advise Replace ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre pressure warning light on,( Pressures checked and adjusted )

n/s/f tyre is wearing on the edges, and outer tread slightly uneven

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges, and outer tread is uneven

Fail 27 Nov 2020 89,359 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn on the inner edge, and cracked and perished ( Advise Replace ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre pressure warning light on,( Pressures checked and adjusted )

n/s/f tyre is wearing on the edges, and outer tread slightly uneven

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges, and outer tread is uneven

Pass 12 Nov 2019 80,942 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 72,524 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 72,524 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 62,332 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 62,332 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 50,781 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

engine pans

Pass 17 Feb 2016 32,884 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 31,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 29,557 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 28,479 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2013 28,479 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2011 27,315 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 25,377 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 18,776 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 13,507 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 7,254 miles

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge but still within legal

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 EWH is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EWH, 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 EWH is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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