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LF54 GFA

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,440 mi
Last recorded146,440 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 GFA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 146,440 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 146,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 146,379 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexy pipe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt damaged centre belt cut (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 129,230 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 129,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear wiper washer not working

Pass 8 Feb 2018 121,054 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 116,575 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 108,473 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 99,722 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 92,538 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 84,738 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tyre waning light on

Pass 30 Jul 2012 78,975 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 67,303 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 57,048 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 45,968 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 37,701 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 GFA is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LF54 GFA, 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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LF54 GFA is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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