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LK54 PBX

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

119,886 mi
Last recorded119,886 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 PBX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 119,886 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 119,761 miles

Emissions not tested to dirty to present test (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (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 18 Nov 2021 110,492 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 106,842 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 98,039 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 93,095 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 87,900 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 84,403 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 81,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre scrubbing on outer tread.

offside front tyre showing signs of wear, bald on outer tread.

Pass 26 Nov 2014 78,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre just starting to scrub on outer tread.

offside front tyre showing signs of wear, bald on outer tread. 205/55/16

Pass 28 Nov 2013 72,115 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 69,286 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 66,292 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 56,987 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 49,099 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2009 48,693 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 48,693 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing thin at outer edge.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 44,978 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 39,705 miles

advised rear brake pads wearing thin.

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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LK54 PBX is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LK54 PBX, 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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LK54 PBX is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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