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LW54 ACF

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,287 mi
Last recorded79,287 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW54 ACF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 79,287 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 73,151 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2023 68,555 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 63,676 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 63,674 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 58,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 51,856 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 51,856 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2019 44,210 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 42,965 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 41,739 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on edges (slightly out of shape).

Pass 9 Aug 2016 39,842 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 36,425 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 32,906 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 27,841 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 21,302 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear tyre on limit

o/s rear tyre low

Pass 14 Sep 2010 21,302 miles

n/s rear tyre on limit

o/s rear tyre low

Pass 28 Aug 2009 17,679 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 13,008 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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LW54 ACF is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LW54 ACF, 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 LW54 ACF registered?

LW54 ACF is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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