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LS54 NKO

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,684 mi
Last recorded62,684 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

RegistrationLS54 NKO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 62,684 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 56,734 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 54,238 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 54,238 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 43,676 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 43,676 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 30,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres cracking on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays and sill cover fitted obscuring some underside components

Undertray broken but not likely to become detached

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2019 25,557 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 24,988 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 24,804 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 24,804 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 24,083 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 23,132 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 21,631 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 20,379 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 19,760 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 18,262 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 15,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 11,561 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 9,877 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 7,258 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 NKO is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NKO, 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 NKO registered?

LS54 NKO is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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