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LS54 JVZ

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,608 mi
Last recorded111,608 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 111,608 miles

engine management light on indicating fault present

middle section exhaust hanger snapped off- system still supported

oil leak-dripping-engine

park brake warning lamp illuminated with park brake lever in off position

power assisted steering fluid residue around pas reservoir

Pass 29 Apr 2015 106,245 miles

windscreen washers poor and wiper blades smear screen

engine oil leaks evident

front brake discs worn/corroded

o/s and n/s rear brake hoses slightly perished

power steering pipework stained

resonation through cabin when engine rpm raised

stonechips in windscreen

wheel rims corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2015 106,245 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leaks evident

front brake discs worn/corroded

o/s and n/s rear brake hoses slightly perished

power steering pipework stained

resonation through cabin when engine rpm raised

stonechips in windscreen

wheel rims corroded

windscreen washers poor and wiper blades smear screen

Pass 19 May 2014 100,949 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 96,616 miles

engine oil leak

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre sidewalls perished/split but not enough to meet fail critera

Fail 3 May 2013 96,616 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

engine oil leak

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre sidewalls perished/split but not enough to meet fail critera

Pass 30 Apr 2012 89,584 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 82,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2011 82,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 76,983 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 72,519 miles

both front brake hoses have some perishing

n//s/f tyre worn on both edges

rear wheel stashion bushes have some play

two child seats fitted to rear seats

Pass 4 Nov 2008 60,200 miles

nearside and offside front flexible brake hoses perished

Pass 9 Nov 2007 52,392 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 JVZ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JVZ, 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 JVZ registered?

LS54 JVZ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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