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LS54 XDH

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

134,730 mi
Last recorded134,730 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 XDH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 134,730 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 134,730 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 133,805 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Oct 2020 132,643 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both o/s & n/s shock have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

unable to check underside fully due to covers

Fail 6 Oct 2020 132,641 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both o/s & n/s shock have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s rear brake caliper clip missing

unable to check underside fully due to covers

Pass 9 Apr 2019 121,046 miles

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

Front brake pad wear indicator broken

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear pad wear indicator broken

parking brake just passed. will need adjustment

Pass 13 Apr 2018 116,891 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 109,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake efficiency just only met 17% may need adjustment or repair

Pass 4 Feb 2016 97,720 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2014 76,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 58,381 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 46,108 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 25,104 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 23,149 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 20,345 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 16,960 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 13,910 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 XDH is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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