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LR54 YTE

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,179 mi
Last recorded56,179 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 56,179 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Factory fitted engine cover/under trays/ sill trims obscuring view of some components

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play *rear arm* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (nearside & offside) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside & offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 52,716 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2025 52,716 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2024 49,207 miles

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 May 2023 45,606 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 43,402 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre wearing slightly

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 43,065 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective mid section exhaust mounting bracket corroded and broken - exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre feathering slightly - no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 42,490 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is wearing on both edge's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 41,630 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 12 Aug 2019 41,627 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe protective coating starting to swell with slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear chassis slightly corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 6 Aug 2018 40,144 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 38,446 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 36,398 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 33,660 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 30,926 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 28,622 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 26,299 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 23,379 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 20,348 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 17,314 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 14,171 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 9,054 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 YTE is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LR54 YTE, 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 LR54 YTE registered?

LR54 YTE is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 18 September 2004.

Is LR54 YTE safe to buy?

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