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OV54 WLC

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,152 mi
Last recorded70,152 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 70,152 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 58,857 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 58,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 51,201 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 51,201 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 48,099 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 45,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 43,627 miles

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

Front both front tyres worn on outer edge(4WA)

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 41,655 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 41,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 35,843 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 33,519 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 30,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 30,978 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 27,909 miles

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

front tyres worn outer edge

Pass 26 Oct 2012 24,611 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2011 22,169 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 22,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 19,747 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 16,345 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2008 13,368 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 10,777 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 WLC is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WLC, 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 WLC registered?

OV54 WLC is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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