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LD54 VJE

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,328 mi
Last recorded121,328 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 121,328 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 119,507 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 119,507 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 110,562 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 105,483 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 99,838 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 89,089 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 76,651 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 75,929 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 58,997 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 43,877 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 37,667 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VJE is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VJE, 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 VJE registered?

LD54 VJE is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 22 October 2004.

Is LD54 VJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD54 VJE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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