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LD54 EWX

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

220,149 mi
Last recorded220,149 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 EWX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 220,149 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 211,735 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 198,510 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 183,028 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 167,020 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 148,668 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 148,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 132,458 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush has play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear outer cv joint gaitor has slight leak of grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 125,393 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 114,544 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 106,476 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 94,780 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 74,246 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 64,761 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 64,761 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 52,991 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 45,909 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 36,403 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 36,398 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 1 Oct 2007 26,132 miles

o/s/f fog lamp smashed

Fail 1 Oct 2007 26,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f fog lamp smashed

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 EWX is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EWX, 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 EWX is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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