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VE54 LHW

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,683 mi
Last recorded147,683 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 LHW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 147,683 miles

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

under-trays fitted.

vehicle presented in wet conditions.

Pass 6 Dec 2017 136,043 miles

eml light on

nsr hand brake performance slight low

osf shock absorber slight misting of oil

osr indicator bulb slight discolored

Pass 11 Jan 2017 131,555 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 131,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 128,771 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 125,299 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 125,299 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 114,799 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 105,683 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 92,982 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 92,982 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 78,760 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 74,650 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 54,152 miles

engine very oiley no oil leaking at time off test

Pass 17 Nov 2008 45,446 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

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

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

SLIGHT WEEPING OF POWER STEERING HOSE PUMP TP RACK

Pass 28 Nov 2007 35,950 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chip in windscreen

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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VE54 LHW is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VE54 LHW, 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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VE54 LHW is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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