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LT54 ERV

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,264 mi
Last recorded110,264 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 ERV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 110,264 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 110,263 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 108,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 96,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 91,346 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 91,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Short pipe to flexi. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 86,899 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 83,785 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 83,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 Runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2019 79,278 miles

Lower Slight smell of fuel from under the car

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 73,903 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 69,634 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 66,003 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 63,974 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 63,974 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 56,421 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2015 56,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 48,548 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 42,117 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 35,788 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 35,788 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 29,187 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 24,355 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 19,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 15,179 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 13,372 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 ERV is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ERV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT54 ERV registered?

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

Is LT54 ERV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT54 ERV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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