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LV54 DWG

2004 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,342 mi
Last recorded95,342 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 DWG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 95,342 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 85,027 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 81,846 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 78,613 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 78,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 74,965 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 71,723 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 71,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 67,735 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 61,584 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 54,506 miles

advise front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2010 48,701 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 40,320 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 27,565 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 20,529 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 19,195 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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LV54 DWG is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LV54 DWG, 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 LV54 DWG registered?

LV54 DWG is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is LV54 DWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV54 DWG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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