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LR54 ZWJ

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

174,250 mi
Last recorded174,250 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 174,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 163,280 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 158,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2018 158,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2017 152,219 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 151,307 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 151,307 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Chalk marked (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 139,559 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 129,467 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 120,100 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2013 120,100 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2012 103,828 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 73,324 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 54,177 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 48,304 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 42,500 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 35,977 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 ZWJ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZWJ, 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 ZWJ registered?

LR54 ZWJ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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