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MW54 LRK

2004 BMW 120

Brown Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,955 mi
Last recorded191,955 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 LRK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 191,955 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2023 182,134 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 179,448 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 170,907 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 158,472 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 149,007 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 149,003 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 86,357 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Possibly wearing thin restricted view (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Possibly wearing thin restricted view (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 86,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Possibly wearing thin restricted view (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Possibly wearing thin restricted view (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 72,536 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 72,536 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

brake warning light on

Pass 2 Sep 2015 64,182 miles

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 28 Aug 2014 49,418 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 45,861 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 42,479 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 38,933 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 33,009 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to the tread indicator

offside rear tyre getting low in tread

Pass 18 Nov 2009 27,734 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 21,045 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 15,857 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 LRK is a 2004 BMW 120 in Brown with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LRK, 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 LRK is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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