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LF54 TZH

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,959 mi
Last recorded90,959 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 90,959 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 79,926 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 79,445 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 78,706 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 78,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 78,706 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 76,920 miles

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

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))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 75,362 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2016 73,421 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 71,290 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 60,270 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 60,270 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 49,586 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 49,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 39,988 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2011 30,069 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 24,995 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 24,995 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 19,116 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 12,839 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 10,582 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 TZH 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 81%.

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 TZH, 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 TZH is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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