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LG54 XKD

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

89,209 mi
Last recorded89,209 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 XKD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2025 89,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 86,952 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 86,944 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 86,079 miles

Nearside front and both rear brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2022 84,657 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 83,310 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 83,309 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 81,446 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 79,795 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 79,795 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 77,715 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 75,158 miles

225/45/17 N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 3 Oct 2016 72,375 miles

225/45/17 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

Fail 3 Oct 2016 72,375 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

225/45/17 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

Pass 1 Oct 2015 68,339 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 64,199 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 61,865 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 57,470 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 53,847 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 53,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2010 49,267 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 46,120 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 38,563 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 31,672 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 29,695 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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LG54 XKD is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XKD, 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 XKD is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 4 October 2004.

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