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WM54 KGG

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

98,489 mi
Last recorded98,489 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 KGG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 98,489 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 96,811 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 96,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 91,786 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 86,761 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 86,735 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 86,735 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 83,178 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 79,664 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 74,808 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 73,355 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 67,385 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 61,838 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 58,263 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 50,025 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 42,430 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 42,430 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 34,916 miles

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

disability aids fitted to pedals

Pass 13 Jan 2010 28,246 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 22,724 miles

disability controls fitted

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2007 14,978 miles

disability controls fitted

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2007 7,816 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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WM54 KGG is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WM54 KGG, 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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WM54 KGG is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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