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SL54 UCV

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

152,881 mi
Last recorded152,881 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 UCV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 152,881 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 152,881 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 149,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 149,970 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 146,149 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 142,677 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 139,162 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 134,259 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 126,835 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 116,678 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 106,010 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 92,001 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 92,001 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 85,328 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)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 78,238 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 74,110 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 74,110 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 65,931 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 57,446 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 43,035 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 43,035 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SL54 UCV is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SL54 UCV, 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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SL54 UCV is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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