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LF54 EYT

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

86,345 mi
Last recorded86,345 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 EYT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 86,345 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 84,653 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 79,642 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 79,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2023 76,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 76,903 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 76,335 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 74,239 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 74,239 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 73,164 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 71,648 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 69,130 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 22 May 2018 69,130 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 65,789 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 65,789 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2016 61,229 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 61,229 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 57,530 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 52,485 miles

N/s.front tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Fail 30 May 2014 52,485 miles

N/s.front tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 44,642 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 33,128 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2012 33,128 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 18,808 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 15,529 miles

Nearside front jacking block missing and cover around block damaged.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 13,947 miles

Nearside front rubber jacking block missing

Offside front tyre wearing from inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2008 12,415 miles

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

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

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 EYT is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EYT, 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 EYT registered?

LF54 EYT is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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