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LS54 UNB

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,420 mi
Last recorded145,420 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 May 2019 145,420 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 134,920 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 134,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2017 127,999 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 127,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 116,814 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 Jul 2015 111,154 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner+outer edges

n/s/r tyre low on tread

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 31 Jul 2014 96,988 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 84,359 miles

N/S/F tyre cut on outer wall

engine light on

Fail 28 May 2013 84,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F tyre cut on outer wall

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine light on

Pass 7 Jun 2012 79,578 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 79,578 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 79,311 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 75,227 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 70,832 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 67,374 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 65,144 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 61,105 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UNB is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UNB, 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 UNB registered?

LS54 UNB is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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