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LD54 UEL

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,097 mi
Last recorded134,097 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 134,097 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear vehicle underbody covered heavily with underseal

Fail 16 Nov 2020 134,097 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear vehicle underbody covered heavily with underseal

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 119,259 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2018 113,561 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 113,561 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 105,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 105,883 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 97,121 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 92,017 miles

Offside Rear Slight inner edge wear

Fail 29 Sep 2015 92,017 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Slight inner edge wear

Pass 26 Sep 2014 85,462 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 77,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 69,139 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 62,472 miles

Covers prevent detailed inspection under vehicle.

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 54,909 miles

undershields and some shields in engine compartment prevent full examination of some items.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 46,481 miles

undershields and some shields in engine compartment prevent full examination of some items.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 39,539 miles

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)

undershields and some shields in engine compartment prevent a full examination of some parts.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 32,811 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 UEL is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UEL, 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 UEL registered?

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

Is LD54 UEL safe to buy?

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