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LF54 ULX

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,154 mi
Last recorded137,154 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2022 137,154 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 131,030 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 124,075 miles

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

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))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 124,075 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 105,242 miles

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

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 4 Feb 2019 105,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 112,712 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 102,140 miles

Offside Front part worn tyres fitted

Offside Front part worn tyres fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2017 102,134 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 93,740 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 90,129 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 90,129 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 85,763 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 81,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 81,511 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 79,000 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 54,463 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 48,357 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 33,051 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 24,940 miles

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

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)

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 ULX is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ULX, 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 ULX registered?

LF54 ULX is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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