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OV54 CBU

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,291 mi
Last recorded122,291 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 CBU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 122,291 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 112,323 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 100,929 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 90,487 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 82,463 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 80,187 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 78,201 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 73,480 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 68,450 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 65,552 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 62,645 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 58,222 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 53,197 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 48,314 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 43,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 43,357 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 37,783 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 31,540 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 23,314 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 23,314 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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OV54 CBU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OV54 CBU, 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 OV54 CBU registered?

OV54 CBU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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