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VN54 DDO

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

209,510 mi
Last recorded209,510 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 DDO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 209,510 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 201,145 miles

Front undertray fitted

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 195,101 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged X2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT AND CUT IN TREAD. REPLACE ASAP. 205/55 16 RUNFLAT. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS LIGHT ON DASH. (TYRES)

Pass 26 Aug 2022 186,912 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers ftted

Fail 26 Aug 2022 186,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers ftted

Pass 4 Oct 2021 181,636 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 181,463 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 171,333 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 160,443 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISKS CORRODED / PITTED

FRONT BRAKE PADS INNER SIDE WEARING THIN

Fail 17 Oct 2017 160,443 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated unable to open bonnet under bonnet checks not done (8.4.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISKS CORRODED / PITTED

FRONT BRAKE PADS INNER SIDE WEARING THIN

Pass 18 Oct 2016 151,248 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 140,793 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 140,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2014 131,134 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 127,312 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 119,663 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 111,106 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 99,709 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 93,050 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 86,512 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 79,298 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)

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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VN54 DDO is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VN54 DDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN54 DDO registered?

VN54 DDO is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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