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WF54 GXG

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,341 mi
Last recorded136,341 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 GXG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 136,341 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 131,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 131,208 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 28 May 2024 125,532 miles

rear subframe corroded

Fail 23 May 2024 125,530 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 24 May 2023 118,871 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 112,057 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 23 May 2022 112,056 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 105,250 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2021 105,250 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 99,170 miles

Front brake flexi hoses cracking

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2019 93,037 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Electronic stability control component slightly damaged Relucter ring (7.12 (c))

Pass 21 May 2018 85,233 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 79,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 73,345 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2016 73,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2015 66,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 59,068 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 51,723 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 45,345 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 39,420 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 31,800 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 26,381 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 20,955 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 19,619 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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WF54 GXG is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WF54 GXG, 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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What year was WF54 GXG registered?

WF54 GXG is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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