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LT54 ZKU

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

55,404 mi
Last recorded55,404 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 ZKU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 55,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear seat belts cannot be checked during test the seats are folded

Fail 23 Jul 2026 55,380 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear seat belts cannot be checked during test the seats are folded

Pass 8 Jul 2025 52,296 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 49,175 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 40,739 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 35,124 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 30,134 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 30,122 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive auto gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 29,736 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 17 May 2018 29,146 miles

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 3 May 2017 28,027 miles

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 23 May 2016 27,254 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear brakes intermittently sticking after the use of the park brake

Pass 16 Jun 2015 26,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 25,438 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 25,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 24,543 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 23,559 miles

slight oil leak,rear of engine dripping on to the exhaust system

Pass 20 May 2011 22,312 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 20,267 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 18,905 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 18,905 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 16,447 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 ZKU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZKU, 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 ZKU registered?

LT54 ZKU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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