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LV54 VBL

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,534 mi
Last recorded92,534 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 VBL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 92,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear tyres just on legal limit of 1.6 mm, advise change asap

Pass 15 Jun 2021 85,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 84,859 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 84,859 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 74,335 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 5 Nov 2019 74,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 6 Nov 2018 73,177 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2017 72,057 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 19 Apr 2016 67,538 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 65,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R Tyre on 3mm.

O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 65,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R Tyre on 3mm.

O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 61,431 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 54,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2013 54,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 47,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2010 28,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 28,751 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 25,464 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 1 Nov 2008 22,155 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 17,078 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 VBL is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV54 VBL, 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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LV54 VBL is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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