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LS54 YSU

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

83,093 mi
Last recorded83,093 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 YSU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 83,093 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger snapped off

Fail 13 May 2024 83,093 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

rear exhaust hanger snapped off

Pass 3 Apr 2023 67,299 miles

tpms light on

Fail 3 Apr 2023 67,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake warning light on

tpms light on

Pass 12 Jan 2022 55,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 55,551 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 48,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre has a deep cut in sidewall

Fail 15 Jan 2021 48,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts lamp wiring loom (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has a deep cut in sidewall

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 42,640 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 40,993 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 38,641 miles

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

middle exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Mar 2017 34,465 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 29,309 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 29,308 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 25,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre has a cut on outer sidewall, but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Fail 31 Dec 2014 25,247 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre has a cut on outer sidewall, but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 2 Jan 2014 22,858 miles

offside front tyre deteriating

Pass 3 Jan 2013 21,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F tyre starting to deteriorate on outer edge

Fail 3 Jan 2013 21,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F tyre starting to deteriorate on outer edge

Pass 21 Dec 2011 19,823 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 18,418 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 17,490 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 15,970 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 15,970 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 12,884 miles

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

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 YSU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YSU, 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 YSU registered?

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

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