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LS54 JVR

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,344 mi
Last recorded44,344 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 JVR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 44,344 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 44,274 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 43,756 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 43,182 miles

engine oil leak under car requires investigation

Pass 17 Jan 2022 42,252 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 41,368 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 40,707 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 39,319 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 37,700 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 35,528 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 33,765 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 31,529 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 29,166 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 26,102 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 23,104 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 8 Nov 2010 19,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 20 Nov 2009 17,286 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 14,351 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 11,036 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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

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LS54 JVR is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol 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 LS54 JVR, 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 JVR registered?

LS54 JVR is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 3 December 2004.

Is LS54 JVR safe to buy?

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