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WA54 PUX

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

81,003 mi
Last recorded81,003 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 PUX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 81,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 78,409 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 76,412 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 67,676 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 67,676 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply showing outer 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to get low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 52,513 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 43,178 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 38,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 37,016 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 35,997 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 34,364 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 32,791 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 31,127 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 29,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

Pass 11 Jan 2013 27,524 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 25,478 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 23,437 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 20,855 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 18,074 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 13,962 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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WA54 PUX is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 WA54 PUX, 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 WA54 PUX registered?

WA54 PUX is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 8 December 2004.

Is WA54 PUX safe to buy?

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