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OU54 TYB

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,491 mi
Last recorded187,491 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 187,491 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 186,305 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 180,173 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 173,147 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 164,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 164,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 134,859 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 134,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 111,013 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 97,214 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 97,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 83,541 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 63,502 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 48,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2011 37,513 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 29,870 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 29,870 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 22,807 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 15,974 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 12,804 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 TYB is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 OU54 TYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU54 TYB registered?

OU54 TYB is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 15 December 2004.

Is OU54 TYB safe to buy?

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