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LS54 JVN

2004 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,899 mi
Last recorded87,899 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 JVN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 87,899 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 78,489 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 78,384 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 78,384 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 76,236 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 68,678 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 65,670 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 58,035 miles

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 21 Mar 2013 58,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,262 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 43,381 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 34,920 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 27,216 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

low to no tread on outer part of o/s/f tyre,only just passed test

only 3.mm of tread on each rear tyres

there was a DVLA seriously damaged marker on this vehicle

tracking may need adjustment!

Pass 3 Mar 2008 17,902 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 JVN is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JVN, 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 LS54 JVN registered?

LS54 JVN is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 23 November 2004.

Is LS54 JVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS54 JVN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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