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LD54 VJM

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

134,551 mi
Last recorded134,551 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 134,551 miles

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays covers insecure

Fail 5 Nov 2025 134,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays covers insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2024 127,823 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside/Nearside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2023 118,803 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 110,965 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 103,072 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 97,228 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 94,140 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 89,575 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 84,411 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 78,082 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 78,082 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 74,692 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 71,834 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 65,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 58,594 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 58,594 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 52,595 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 52,595 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 45,760 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 45,758 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 40,963 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 36,848 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 31,852 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 VJM is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VJM, 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 VJM registered?

LD54 VJM is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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