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LD54 EWJ

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

120,452 mi
Last recorded120,452 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 120,452 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 111,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from n/s/r flexi hose to n/s/r flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 111,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle broken spring touching tyre (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from n/s/r flexi hose to o/s/r flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall damaged due to spring broken

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from n/s/r flexi hose to n/s/r flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 101,567 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses in poor condition (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is close to the limit(2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes by fuel tank are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 101,555 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses in poor condition (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is close to the limit(2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes by fuel tank are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 90,947 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 82,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 78,205 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 66,461 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 54,214 miles

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

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

Rear child seat fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2016 54,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear child seat fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 49,257 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 43,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 38,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2012 31,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2011 25,445 miles

small cracks along n/s/r tyre wall

small cuts on o/s/r tyre wall

Pass 11 Aug 2010 20,383 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 16,805 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 13,415 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 9,708 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 EWJ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EWJ, 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 EWJ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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