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LT54 UEV

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,115 mi
Last recorded119,115 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 119,115 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 118,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 114,308 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 107,593 miles

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 107,593 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 97,997 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 97,993 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 97,903 miles

Brake performance not tested brake hose condition (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

front position lamps flicker

Pass 30 Sep 2016 93,525 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 93,454 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

front position lights flashing intermittently

n/s/f door mirror unit insecure

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2015 88,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 87,796 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing ALL wheels mixing one bolt (4.2.A.1e)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 188,339 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 164,524 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 143,194 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 143,194 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 118,286 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 96,449 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)

both front tyre's starting to go slightly out of shape on inside's (stepped)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 77,803 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 56,444 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 42,579 miles

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

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 UEV is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UEV, 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 UEV is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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