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OU54 LPV

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

161,927 mi
Last recorded161,927 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 LPV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 161,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 160,954 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and offside rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

age related surface corrosion to underside of vehicle components

rear axle frame has age related corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2021 150,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated do nut rear prop shaft flexible coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 142,241 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

undertrays fitted preventing inspection of items

Fail 9 Nov 2020 142,213 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

undertrays fitted preventing inspection of items

Pass 22 May 2019 125,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2019 125,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 113,413 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 113,178 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 101,798 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear o/s & n/s tyres slightly mishaped

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 30 Mar 2017 101,794 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear o/s & n/s tyres slightly mishaped

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 31 Mar 2016 93,493 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)

brake imbalance only just met requirements

Fail 31 Mar 2016 93,493 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake imbalance only just met requirements

Pass 24 Mar 2015 87,064 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 81,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 72,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

washer weak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 62,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 54,531 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 54,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 May 2010 44,030 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 30,231 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,286 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 22,345 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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OU54 LPV is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OU54 LPV, 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 OU54 LPV registered?

OU54 LPV is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 17 November 2004.

Is OU54 LPV safe to buy?

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