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LD54 LXZ

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

157,703 mi
Last recorded157,703 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 LXZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 157,703 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on

Fail 22 May 2026 157,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on

Pass 29 May 2025 152,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 148,684 miles

under tray's fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2023 145,416 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2022 139,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2022 139,658 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 136,128 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 136,104 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2020 133,231 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 77,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2019 128,298 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 125,663 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 125,650 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 121,660 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 121,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2016 112,075 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bad oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edge

brake warning light on

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 104,073 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 104,058 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 93,255 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 93,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 82,207 miles

nearside front shock absorber has slight misting

oil level low

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2012 75,518 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 66,202 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 66,202 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 55,884 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 44,758 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 33,983 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 LXZ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LXZ, 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 LXZ registered?

LD54 LXZ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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