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MT54 KFG

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

140,617 mi
Last recorded140,617 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 KFG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 140,617 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 134,392 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 134,392 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 134,334 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 140,001 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 133,999 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 133,606 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 133,314 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 133,312 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 131,890 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 123,433 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 123,433 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2018 120,399 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2017 113,964 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 103,132 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear subframe beginning to corrode on outer casing

Nearside Front Lower Unable to examine underside due to fitted undertray

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking to outer hose casing (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking to outer casing (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Lower Unable to examine underside due to fitted undertray

Pass 11 Nov 2014 94,677 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 90,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Dec 2013 90,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Nov 2012 81,948 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 25 May 2011 71,656 miles

both rear brake discs showing corrosion

oil leaks to engine area

Fail 25 May 2011 71,656 miles

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

both rear brake discs showing corrosion

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

oil leaks to engine area

Pass 24 May 2010 65,213 miles

offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit

oil leak visible engine area

Pass 10 Dec 2008 52,379 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 40,260 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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MT54 KFG is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 MT54 KFG, 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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MT54 KFG is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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