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VX54 VDC

2004 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,255 mi
Last recorded190,255 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 VDC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 190,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f/ and o/s/f/ (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r/ and o/s/r/ (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 190,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f/ and o/s/f/ (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r/ and o/s/r/ (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2025 189,122 miles

Rear Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sub fram montings crossion both sides goled (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

advise disks liped front

Pass 4 Jun 2024 185,874 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 180,060 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 175,084 miles

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 24 May 2021 169,434 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 163,408 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 158,890 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsr tyre perished and scrubbed on wall

Pass 7 Nov 2017 157,858 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear pipes going into hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded Both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Rear outer CV boots starting to deteriorate

Vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2016

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside/offside (3.7.B.3)

child seat fitted

engine covers/undertrays fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside/offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 144,838 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

child seat fitted

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2015 144,838 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

child seat fitted

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2014 137,031 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 137,030 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 121,296 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear discs poor

Fail 22 Jul 2013 121,250 miles

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 112,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 99,822 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 91,503 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 71,932 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 71,932 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 40,821 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit 2mm advise

Pass 9 Aug 2007 17,820 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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VX54 VDC is a 2004 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX54 VDC, 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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VX54 VDC is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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