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LT54 YWF

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,662 mi
Last recorded121,662 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 121,662 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 121,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2024 115,487 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 103,484 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 103,483 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2022 84,470 miles

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

Offside Front Foglamp broken and inoperative

Fail 9 Aug 2022 84,463 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Foglamp broken and inoperative

Pass 6 Aug 2021 63,596 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 63,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2020 55,759 miles

TPS WARNING LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2019 49,592 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 48,027 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 48,020 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cup is missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 46,458 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 44,115 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 41,203 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 41,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 38,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 38,720 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 36,931 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 34,279 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 28,533 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 24,316 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 24,316 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,865 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 17,237 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2007 17,237 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

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 YWF is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 YWF, 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 YWF is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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