MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
232,433 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner brake discs backing plate lose
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated due to corrosion (3.1 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively close!! (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine covers and undertrays fitted
rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured
rear subframe corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread and worn shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively close!! (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine covers and undertrays fitted
rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured
rear subframe corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Nearside windscreen cracked (not in drivers view)
Offside Rear brake has slight bind
engine covers and undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure mounting bracket broken (1.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Nearside windscreen cracked (not in drivers view)
Offside Rear brake has slight bind
engine covers and undertrays fitted
engine management light on
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated close (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack over 40mm but not all in drivers view of the road (8.3.1d)
engine covers fitted
nearside headlamp broken - still just secure
under-trays fitted
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated close (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack over 40mm but not all in drivers view of the road (8.3.1d)
engine covers fitted
nearside headlamp broken - still just secure
under-trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres bald on inner edges
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres bald on inner edges
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Turbo pipe leaking oil
Front crank pulley noisy
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VE54 LHX is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 VE54 LHX, 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 LHX is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 23 December 2004.
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