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LD54 NWP

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

112,114 mi
Last recorded112,114 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 112,114 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 111,986 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 109,585 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 108,153 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 106,604 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 106,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 105,268 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 104,692 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 94,083 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 82,074 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Rear parking secondary brake grabbing slightly - ( offside rear only ) (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - Brake pads wearing thin rear ( - required soon ) (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 70,636 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 58,415 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 58,415 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak from gearbox

Pass 30 Sep 2014 55,534 miles

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2013 43,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both steering tie rods corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2013 43,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both steering tie rods corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 29,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 25,765 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 24,200 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Pass 13 Jan 2010 22,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads low

Pass 4 Sep 2008 18,365 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 14,543 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 NWP is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 NWP, 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 NWP registered?

LD54 NWP is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is LD54 NWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD54 NWP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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