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LT54 YVC

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,613 mi
Last recorded81,613 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 YVC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 81,613 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 81,613 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 64,702 miles

engine is leaking oil

engine is burning oil

nearside front tyre tread is low and worn on the outer edge

offside front indicator is faded

offside front tyre tread is low and wearing on the edges

offside rear tyre tread is low and wearing on the inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2017 53,081 miles

engine is leaking oil

Pass 26 Jul 2016 38,817 miles

near side and off side rear hubs lower bushes are worn

Fail 26 Jul 2016 38,817 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

near side and off side rear hubs lower bushes are worn

Pass 29 Jul 2015 19,575 miles

Nearside rear tyre bald inside edge 205/55/16 91w

Pass 6 Oct 2014 18,881 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 17,434 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2012 15,961 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 14,376 miles

both front tyres getting low wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres getting low

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2010 12,762 miles

Plastic under trays fitted, full inspection not possible

Pass 15 Sep 2009 10,607 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 10,606 miles

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 8,857 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 8,854 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 6,763 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YVC is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YVC, 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 YVC registered?

LT54 YVC is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 11 November 2004.

Is LT54 YVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT54 YVC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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