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LS54 UVZ

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,882 mi
Last recorded185,882 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 UVZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 185,882 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 185,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 167,788 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn heavily on inner shoulder (close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail within central tread

Oil leak, but not excessive Dusting of oil around bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 161,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 150,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2019 149,630 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak but not excessive.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Rear coil springs slightly corroded.

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 13 Nov 2018 133,676 miles

Nearside Rear Lens cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2017 126,452 miles

engine cover,under tray and sill covers fitted.

front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 16 Nov 2017 126,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine cover,under tray and sill covers fitted.

front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 8 Dec 2016 121,319 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 117,989 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 115,916 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 108,597 miles

DTC light displayed

Fail 9 Dec 2013 108,596 miles

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

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

DTC light displayed

Pass 4 Dec 2012 89,827 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 67,352 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 55,767 miles

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2009 43,651 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 33,388 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 20,529 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 UVZ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UVZ, 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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LS54 UVZ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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