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LG54 OVU

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

185,880 mi
Last recorded185,880 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 OVU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 185,880 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 185,867 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn below (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 174,085 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns os arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Underbody/suspension corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 1 Sep 2020 164,461 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear there is a noise emanating from the rear differential when rear wheels are spun

Pass 21 Aug 2019 154,285 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 154,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned head lamps level is to low (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 140,625 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 140,625 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 140,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 125,400 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from engine

Fail 16 Aug 2017 125,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Aug 2016 109,551 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 98,234 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 92,673 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2014 92,811 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 68,179 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 68,179 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 60,558 miles

Both front discs worn

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 54,446 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 42,209 miles

n/s/f tyre and both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,081 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 24,723 miles

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

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

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 OVU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LG54 OVU, 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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LG54 OVU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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