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LM54 FFW

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,398 mi
Last recorded72,398 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 FFW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 72,398 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 72,398 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 71,916 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

steering heavier than expected

tpms light on

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

exhaust center hanger broken

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside mirror glass slightly deteriated

Pass 16 Jun 2014 56,636 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 52,144 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 43,072 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 33,740 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 29,467 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 24,506 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 19,481 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 12,820 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 12,820 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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LM54 FFW is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey 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 LM54 FFW, 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 LM54 FFW registered?

LM54 FFW is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is LM54 FFW safe to buy?

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