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YA54 XSC

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

135,698 mi
Last recorded135,698 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 XSC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 135,698 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 131,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 124,845 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 124,842 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 105,268 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2021 98,574 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear discs worn

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 91,293 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 90,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2018 89,266 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2017 88,013 miles

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

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2016 86,528 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2015 83,395 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 77,474 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 71,391 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 64,053 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 57,338 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 50,937 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 42,927 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 34,948 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)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 25,391 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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YA54 XSC is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YA54 XSC, 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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YA54 XSC is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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