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LS54 HGZ

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,574 mi
Last recorded118,574 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 HGZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 118,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 13 May 2026 118,574 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 115,998 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 110,585 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 110,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 106,365 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 106,362 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2022 101,243 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 95,321 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 91,037 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 84,945 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 May 2018 79,300 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 May 2017 75,251 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 70,644 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 65,590 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 61,579 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 57,446 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 50,243 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 44,268 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 36,928 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 29,819 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 29,819 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 23,102 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 15,101 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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LS54 HGZ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LS54 HGZ, 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 LS54 HGZ registered?

LS54 HGZ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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