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SW54 WBP

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

111,869 mi
Last recorded111,869 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 WBP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 111,869 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

TPMS light on dash warning low tyre pressure

Pass 23 Dec 2023 89,700 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside top mounts have play

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2023 89,700 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front nearside and offside top mounts have play

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 72,209 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms inner bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 57,971 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 57,969 miles

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 48,350 miles

Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside inner steering arm joint slight play

Fail 23 Feb 2021 48,350 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside inner steering arm joint slight play

Pass 24 Feb 2020 46,432 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 43,704 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 40,919 miles

undertrays and guards fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 37,573 miles

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

engine covers and under guards fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 33,840 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 29,477 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 29,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 28,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust pipe clamp fractured

partial separation of tread in rear tyres

Pass 6 Sep 2013 25,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

official sticker encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A'

Fail 6 Sep 2013 25,346 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

official sticker encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A'

Pass 13 Sep 2012 22,477 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 19,094 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 17,146 miles

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

offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 21 Sep 2009 15,197 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 12,373 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 8,760 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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SW54 WBP is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 SW54 WBP, 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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SW54 WBP is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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