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LF54 BZY

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,107 mi
Last recorded69,107 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 BZY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 69,107 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 61,908 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked and chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad wear indicator wiring not connected.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 61,859 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked and chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad wear indicator wiring not connected.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 58,182 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad wear indicator wire not connected to brake pad

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 54,519 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 47,338 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 36,131 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2019 26,607 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 24,907 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2018 24,907 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 11 May 2017 24,059 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 22,999 miles

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

engine oil leak (oil level ok)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 22,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/R16 (4.1.D.1a)

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

engine oil leak (oil level ok)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 21,644 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 20,560 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing edges

offside front tyre wearing edges

Pass 14 Feb 2013 19,246 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 18,168 miles

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight damage to near side outer wheel rim

Pass 4 Jan 2011 16,903 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 14,636 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Dec 2008 12,197 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 9,005 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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LF54 BZY 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 85.7%.

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 LF54 BZY, 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 LF54 BZY registered?

LF54 BZY is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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