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LD54 VKO

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

71,377 mi
Last recorded71,377 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 VKO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 71,377 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 68,951 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 67,056 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 64,931 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 61,842 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 60,195 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 58,439 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 55,679 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 52,834 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 49,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 46,567 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2014 43,680 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 40,799 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 38,400 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 38,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 35,632 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 33,138 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 33,099 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 29,313 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 24,859 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 20,242 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 VKO is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VKO, 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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LD54 VKO is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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