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LR54 DUJ

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,567 mi
Last recorded155,567 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 DUJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 155,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 143,776 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 138,172 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 138,163 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 136,271 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 136,271 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 133,026 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 133,026 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 127,372 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

signs of a fuel leak around the tank

Fail 7 Oct 2013 127,372 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

signs of a fuel leak around the tank

Pass 11 Oct 2012 114,922 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 114,922 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 94,257 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 2M

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 94,257 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 2M

Pass 8 Sep 2010 75,708 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 64,395 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 49,243 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 35,823 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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LR54 DUJ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR54 DUJ, 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 LR54 DUJ registered?

LR54 DUJ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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