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LG54 XLD

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,102 mi
Last recorded78,102 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 XLD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2025 78,102 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 74,109 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 66,740 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 62,691 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 58,630 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 58,592 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 54,519 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 49,488 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 46,779 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 42,915 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 41,415 miles

serious oil leak from engine area

Pass 25 Mar 2015 38,167 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 36,076 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 36,076 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,359 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 31,674 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 25,959 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 22,937 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 22,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 17,793 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 15,184 miles

offside rear tyreworn badly on inner edge,but meets mot requirements.

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 XLD is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XLD, 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 XLD is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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