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LR54 ZWZ

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,306 mi
Last recorded68,306 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 ZWZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2025 68,306 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 66,545 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 64,245 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 62,611 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 61,588 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 60,801 miles

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 Dec 2019 58,102 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 55,066 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 51,863 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 48,605 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 46,311 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

full under trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2014 44,058 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 41,987 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 39,259 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 36,972 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 33,050 miles

underbody shields fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2009 28,403 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 22,618 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 17,750 miles

both front tyres on limit outer edges

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 ZWZ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZWZ, 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 ZWZ registered?

LR54 ZWZ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 27 November 2004.

Is LR54 ZWZ safe to buy?

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