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LT54 EPX

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

145,719 mi
Last recorded145,719 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 EPX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 145,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front bonnet catch stiff in operation

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished 225/45 r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened been excessively hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 144,508 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 141,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2024 141,713 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holes in multiple areas on subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 134,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 128,465 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OSR brake discs back plate insecure

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 31 May 2022 128,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

OSR brake discs back plate insecure

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2021 120,857 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2021 120,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated splitting down to cord depth (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated splitting down to cord depth (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2020 117,783 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 117,783 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses cracking,no cords visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 fitted

tpms lamp on

Pass 12 Mar 2019 110,990 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 106,125 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 106,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 101,814 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 97,293 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 93,855 miles

small chip in drivers side windscreen

tyre pressure monitor light on

Fail 11 Mar 2015 93,835 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

small chip in drivers side windscreen

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 8 Jan 2014 87,610 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 81,963 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 81,963 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 77,531 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 70,621 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 60,342 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 54,061 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 50,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 50,335 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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LT54 EPX is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LT54 EPX, 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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LT54 EPX is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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