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LT54 YVB

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,290 mi
Last recorded69,290 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 YVB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 69,290 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 6 Oct 2016 57,016 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 57,016 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 53,495 miles

front brake hoses perishing

n/s/r plastic jacking point missing

oil leak from engine gearbox area

rear wiper arm pivot semi seized

screen washers very poor

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of suspension components

Fail 1 Oct 2014 52,361 miles

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

front brake hoses perishing

screen washers poor

Pass 1 Oct 2014 52,361 miles

front brake hoses perishing

screen washers poor

Pass 1 Oct 2013 50,789 miles

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

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

n/s/r jacking point missing

Fail 1 Oct 2013 50,789 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

n/s/r jacking point missing

Pass 9 Oct 2012 46,408 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish & crack

n/s/r jacking point missing

Pass 18 Oct 2011 42,711 miles

front tyres worn very low on edges

n/s/f brake hose in poor condition

n/s/r jacking point missing

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge

starting sounds laboured !

Pass 6 Oct 2010 38,208 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 34,430 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 29,548 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 29,546 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 22,700 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 YVB is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YVB, 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 LT54 YVB registered?

LT54 YVB is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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