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LX54 UZW

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,347 mi
Last recorded103,347 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 UZW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 103,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 97,815 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 97,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 89,266 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 81,023 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 76,474 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 72,911 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 64,067 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 59,213 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 59,213 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 56,080 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 52,477 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 52,477 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 48,036 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 43,202 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 43,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 37,278 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 34,742 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 31,066 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 29,429 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,547 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 22,156 miles

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

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

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

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

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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LX54 UZW is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LX54 UZW, 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 LX54 UZW registered?

LX54 UZW is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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The MOT history for LX54 UZW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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