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MT54 UVO

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,516 mi
Last recorded122,516 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 UVO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 122,516 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 122,516 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 116,252 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 110,435 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 105,446 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 98,778 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 2 Feb 2021 91,441 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 85,370 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 85,370 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 77,881 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Feb 2019 77,881 miles

Headlamp aim too low Near and Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near and Offside 2x 20" floppies (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 70,894 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges.

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

items removed from drivers vision prior to test.

Fail 19 Feb 2018 70,889 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges.

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

items removed from drivers vision prior to test.

Pass 21 Feb 2017 64,714 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 20 Feb 2017 64,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 63,674 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 60,265 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 58,357 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 56,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 56,803 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 52,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tires perishing

both rear tires perishing

Pass 9 Sep 2011 48,230 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 41,348 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 34,993 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 29,461 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 23,381 miles

both front tyres just srarting to wear on outer edges. swapping front to rear is advised to even out the wear.

stone chip in centre of windscreen . repair is advised to avoid costly replacement

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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

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MT54 UVO is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UVO, 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 MT54 UVO registered?

MT54 UVO is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is MT54 UVO safe to buy?

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