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LR54 XUN

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

176,024 mi
Last recorded176,024 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2023 176,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both mountings (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut top mount starting to split

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 1 Mar 2022 169,326 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 169,125 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 159,398 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 159,394 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 153,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 153,642 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 146,094 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 146,081 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 139,895 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 139,895 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 138,218 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2016 138,202 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2015 133,811 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R brake slightly binding

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 133,811 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 124,284 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust hanger broken

Fail 8 Apr 2014 124,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 9 Apr 2013 113,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 104,725 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 104,725 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 97,426 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 91,086 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2009 82,927 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 82,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 68,487 miles

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

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 XUN is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 XUN, 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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LR54 XUN is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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