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MW54 EOG

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

149,463 mi
Last recorded149,463 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 EOG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 149,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 144,546 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 138,611 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 138,608 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 133,470 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 133,447 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 125,628 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 125,628 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 116,668 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 110,214 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively all 4 wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 97,315 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2018 87,360 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 78,980 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 69,192 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 55,189 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 51,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 46,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 May 2012 41,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 7 Jun 2011 35,368 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 29,204 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 27,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2008 23,424 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 19,904 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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MW54 EOG is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MW54 EOG, 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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MW54 EOG is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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