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LS54 UMW

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,584 mi
Last recorded94,584 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 94,584 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 94,584 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

tpms light on no obvious defect

Pass 7 May 2024 82,063 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 3 May 2023 73,077 miles

Under tray fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 22 Oct 2021 65,969 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 65,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 63,437 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 24 Jun 2020 63,437 miles

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

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 1 Jul 2019 60,459 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 60,443 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 60,230 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 59,540 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 59,540 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 59,411 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 58,625 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 58,261 miles

front brake disc's corroded

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 May 2012 57,841 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 56,432 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 54,525 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2009 51,703 miles

ADVISE- ALL TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 8 Sep 2008 50,367 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 45,558 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front brake pads getting low

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 UMW is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UMW, 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 UMW registered?

LS54 UMW is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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