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LG54 XSJ

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

123,485 mi
Last recorded123,485 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 123,485 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 105,301 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 105,198 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 97,053 miles

Nearside 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))

engine covers and under trays are fitted

front brake pads are low

nearside front tyre is on the limit of 1.6mm

nearside rear tyre outer side wall is damaged

power steering hoses are covered in oil

scraches on windscreen

under side of vehicle is covered in oil

Fail 26 Jul 2018 97,017 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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))

engine covers and under trays are fitted

front brake pads are low

nearside front tyre is on the limit of 1.6mm

nearside rear tyre outer side wall is damaged

power steering hoses are covered in oil

scraches on windscreen

under side of vehicle is covered in oil

Pass 22 Dec 2017 94,953 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake disc are corroded

Oil leaks

Rear brake discs are corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 22 Dec 2017 94,953 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake disc are corroded

Oil leaks

Rear brake discs are corroded

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 22 Dec 2016 94,914 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Exhaust middle mounting broken. Exhaustsecure.

Oil leak ()

TPMS light illuminated.

Pass 17 Nov 2015 88,386 miles

Both front brake hoses rub lightly on the inner wing or anti roll bar due to being too long

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on the inner edge and sidewall damaged slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2014 79,985 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damage close to cords

nearside rear bumper insecure

Fail 29 Sep 2014 79,985 miles

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

225/40 zr18

nearside front tyre sidewall damage close to cords

nearside rear bumper insecure

nearside wiper blade not clearing screen

Pass 8 Oct 2013 74,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 7 Oct 2013 74,390 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 1 Oct 2012 68,304 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 68,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 59,353 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 59,353 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 47,357 miles

both front tyres starting tocrack and perish.

Fail 7 Oct 2010 47,357 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres starting tocrack and perish.

Pass 3 Oct 2009 35,893 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyre sidewalls split. reinforcing material not exposed. structure not failed.

Fail 3 Oct 2009 35,893 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyre sidewalls split. reinforcing material not exposed. structure not failed.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 25,604 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 19,063 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 19,063 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XSJ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 XSJ, 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 XSJ registered?

LG54 XSJ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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