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VE54 LHX

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

232,433 mi
Last recorded232,433 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 LHX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2021 232,433 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner brake discs backing plate lose

Pass 6 Nov 2020 220,284 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 220,284 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 214,631 miles

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))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 207,930 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2018 207,834 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 199,278 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 199,268 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 193,207 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 193,090 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 184,906 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 184,903 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 176,020 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2014 176,018 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 166,076 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 166,076 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 155,754 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 155,754 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 140,073 miles

Turbo pipe leaking oil

Pass 5 Nov 2010 122,609 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 105,926 miles

Front crank pulley noisy

Pass 4 Dec 2008 86,576 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 62,771 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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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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