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LF54 PCO

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

144,697 mi
Last recorded144,697 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 PCO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 144,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight play detected nsr, unable to pin point location

Pass 29 Nov 2024 137,869 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 137,869 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working pipe off under bonnet (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 131,639 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 123,852 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 123,852 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 118,704 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 118,702 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 114,718 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 114,718 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 110,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 104,219 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 98,271 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 98,271 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 91,987 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 88,183 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 83,105 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 83,105 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 75,479 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 68,080 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 61,548 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 61,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 55,513 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 43,937 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 33,687 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 25,198 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 PCO is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 PCO, 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 PCO registered?

LF54 PCO is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 11 November 2004.

Is LF54 PCO safe to buy?

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