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LR54 GWF

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

60,223 mi
Last recorded60,223 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 GWF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 60,223 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 55,819 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 52,712 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 48,076 miles

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

front brake discs noted worn

steering lock is inoperative

Fail 17 Feb 2016 48,075 miles

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

front brake discs noted worn

front washers noted poor

Pass 18 Sep 2015 45,187 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 45,187 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 40,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres unevenly worn on extreme edges

Pass 25 Feb 2015 40,985 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres unevenly worn on extreme edges

Pass 5 Feb 2014 35,131 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 35,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2013 22,089 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 20,810 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 19,338 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 17,480 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 15,188 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 15,162 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 12,528 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 9,455 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 GWF is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GWF, 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 GWF registered?

LR54 GWF is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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