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LS54 NXC

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

93,085 mi
Last recorded93,085 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 93,085 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 90,678 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 88,516 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 84,617 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 84,617 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 79,297 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 77,440 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 77,440 miles

Offside Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 74,194 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 74,193 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed hose is rubbing on the anti roll bar linkage. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine undertrays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed touching suspension component on full lock. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 71,581 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 68,909 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a worn inner edge.

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2017 68,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a worn inner edge.

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2016 66,465 miles

Nearside Rear inner shoulder almost worn through too cords

Pass 15 Apr 2015 64,139 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 61,389 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 61,389 miles

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

Both front tyres slightly perished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 59,385 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front brake flexi hoses perished

Fail 13 Apr 2013 59,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front brake flexi hoses perished

Pass 14 Apr 2012 56,545 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 52,172 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 47,239 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 47,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 42,903 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2008 38,483 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 31,195 miles

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

Oil leak

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 NXC is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 NXC, 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 NXC registered?

LS54 NXC is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 17 December 2004.

Is LS54 NXC safe to buy?

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