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LF54 UJE

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,053 mi
Last recorded181,053 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 181,053 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 181,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 177,757 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges balding and both perished also (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 167,222 miles

dampness around fuel tank area offside

Fail 1 Sep 2018 167,161 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

dampness around fuel tank area offside

Pass 12 Sep 2017 148,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 148,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 135,710 miles

rear offside alongside fuel tank damp (no visual leak detected)

rear shock absorbers slight leaks

rear upper suspension arms slight play in bushes

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2016 135,710 miles

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

rear offside alongside fuel tank damp (no visual leak detected)

rear shock absorbers slight leaks

rear upper suspension arms slight play in bushes

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2015 124,061 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 124,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 110,019 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front offside tyre edges worn

rear offside lower suspension bush slight play

rear suspension upper arms slight play

Fail 28 Aug 2013 95,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 95,481 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 89,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 16 Sep 2011 82,281 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 77,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 77,206 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 67,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 53,154 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 37,189 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 UJE is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UJE, 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 UJE is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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