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WF54 PBZ

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

225,435 mi
Last recorded225,435 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 PBZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 225,435 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 219,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 211,323 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 211,314 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 200,089 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 199,917 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 193,972 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 193,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 186,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 171,442 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 171,442 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 156,594 miles

Child seat(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt(s).

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated heavily cracked/perished - recommend replace (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated heavily cracked/perished - recommend replace (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge - recommend wheel alignment

Fail 19 Dec 2017 156,594 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located suspect broken - very clean cut (2.4.C.2)

Child seat(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt(s).

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated heavily cracked/perished - recommend replace (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated heavily cracked/perished - recommend replace (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge - recommend wheel alignment

Pass 23 Dec 2016 139,458 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 121,155 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 105,616 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 96,161 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 87,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn

Pass 25 Nov 2011 72,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside obligitory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2010 61,582 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 46,263 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 29,850 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 11 Dec 2007 14,182 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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WF54 PBZ 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 78.3%.

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 PBZ, 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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WF54 PBZ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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