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WR54 OHW

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

134,662 mi
Last recorded134,662 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 OHW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 134,662 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 123,224 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 114,483 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 105,184 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 100,172 miles

Nearside Rear calliper spring clip missing

Pass 16 Jan 2021 93,651 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear shockers corroded

underpanel and covers

Fail 11 Jan 2021 93,643 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened REAR AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

NSR Reg Lamp not working

rear shockers corroded

surface corrosion

underpanel and covers

Fail 8 Dec 2020 93,528 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust middle pipe split

Pass 29 Nov 2019 89,942 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 89,942 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 85,055 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 79,558 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 74,418 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2015 69,853 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 65,234 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 59,735 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 53,528 miles

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

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

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

exhaust middle box bracket broken

Pass 9 Dec 2011 48,020 miles

both front tyres going out of shape and bald on inner and outer edges

front inner pads getting low

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 7 Dec 2010 41,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Dec 2009 35,249 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 28,545 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 21,233 miles

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

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

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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WR54 OHW 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 WR54 OHW, 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 WR54 OHW registered?

WR54 OHW is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 11 December 2004.

Is WR54 OHW safe to buy?

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