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LN54 OVU

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,929 mi
Last recorded116,929 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN54 OVU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 116,929 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 113,698 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2018 110,426 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 110,426 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 104,661 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 96,181 miles

Handbrake has 16% readings

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 96,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 94,618 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ aprox 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 71,335 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 68,857 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 63,385 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 63,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel cap strap snapped

Headlamp washers inop

Misting of oil on power steering pipes

N/S/R Tyre starting to get low on tread on outer edge

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 55,734 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 41,118 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 34,127 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 24,212 miles

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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LN54 OVU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LN54 OVU, 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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LN54 OVU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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