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WV54 XUC

2004 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,209 mi
Last recorded112,209 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 XUC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 112,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner driveshaft inner joint bolt suspect tampered with

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

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

TPMS light on (red)

Fail 11 Dec 2025 112,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner driveshaft inner joint bolt suspect tampered with

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

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

TPMS light on (red)

Pass 9 Nov 2024 108,885 miles

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

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

Various underside corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2023 106,489 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Various underside corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2023 106,489 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Various underside corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2022 103,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in places, centre section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and o.s.f (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread 2.50mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 101,872 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides badly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel possibly both sides inner tie rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 99,814 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 99,814 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 96,572 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 90,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 83,847 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 78,779 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both side rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking+Nearside rear parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 5 Aug 2015 75,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 71,759 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 66,103 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 63,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 57,980 miles

Offside front brake hose perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2010 51,815 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 44,079 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 37,758 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 37,758 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 31,596 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 20,145 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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WV54 XUC is a 2004 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WV54 XUC, 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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WV54 XUC is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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