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LG54 FVT

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

144,859 mi
Last recorded144,859 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 FVT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 144,859 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 137,994 miles

plastic covers fitted under vehicle inspection limited

Pass 20 Nov 2019 126,480 miles

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

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

Vehicle has a knocking noise possibly mount or bushes

Pass 27 Nov 2018 116,194 miles

Vehicle has a knocking noise possibly mount or bushes

Pass 24 Nov 2017 106,605 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

covers and shields fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2016 102,679 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 94,400 miles

rear brake discs wearing thin/corroded

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 8 Nov 2014 87,129 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 87,129 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 77,433 miles

front tyres wearing on outside edge

Fail 31 Oct 2013 77,424 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

power steering fluid low

Pass 5 Nov 2012 64,292 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 55,949 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 51,585 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 43,157 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 29,286 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 21,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LG54 FVT is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LG54 FVT, 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 LG54 FVT registered?

LG54 FVT is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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