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MH54 LYG

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,002 mi
Last recorded96,002 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 LYG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 96,002 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 96,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 82,078 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 82,050 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 72,380 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 72,375 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 66,686 miles

reset abs light time of test

Pass 10 Jun 2020 65,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 61,115 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 49,428 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 35,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 10years old and cracking (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre 10 years old, offside front tyre 8 years old

Fail 2 Jun 2017 35,840 miles

Central Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 10years old and cracking (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre 10 years old, offside front tyre 8 years old

Pass 27 May 2016 25,816 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 25,791 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 25,229 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 25,229 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 23,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 23,240 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 18,372 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside and nearside front tyres wearingon inner edges

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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MH54 LYG is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 MH54 LYG, 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 MH54 LYG registered?

MH54 LYG is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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