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LK54 TPU

2004 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,050 mi
Last recorded105,050 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 TPU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 105,050 miles

offside rear tyre wearing down to legal limit

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 11 Nov 2014 97,354 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 97,354 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 91,730 miles

EXHAUST EMISSIONS HIGH AND SLIGHTLY SMOKING FROM TAIL PIPE BUT WITHIN MOT LIMITS

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

FRONT NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FLEXABLE BRAKE PIPES CRACKING

Pass 31 Oct 2012 80,768 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 80,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside and outside edge

Pass 28 Nov 2011 70,183 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing from outer edge

Oil leak

Wettness on power steering pipe/hose from steering rack to steering pump.

Fail 28 Nov 2011 70,183 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing from outer edge

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

Oil leak

Wettness on power steering pipe/hose from steering rack to steering pump.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 55,034 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 46,811 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

scratches on n/s/f headlight which does not effect beam pattern

Pass 7 Nov 2008 37,211 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 27,152 miles

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

o/s/r tyre pressure low!

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 TPU is a 2004 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LK54 TPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK54 TPU registered?

LK54 TPU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 23 November 2004.

Is LK54 TPU safe to buy?

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