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YE54 KVC

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

92,753 mi
Last recorded92,753 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 KVC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 92,753 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 83,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 83,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 75,287 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 70,526 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 62,671 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 56,954 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 55,915 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 54,661 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 53,501 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 52,274 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 49,996 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 43,739 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 37,910 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre wearing on inner egde

Fail 21 Oct 2013 37,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

near side rear tyre wearing on inner egde

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 34,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 31,321 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 27,482 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 27,475 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 23,136 miles

offside front tyre wearing outer edges

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 28 Oct 2008 17,125 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 12,871 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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YE54 KVC is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver 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 YE54 KVC, 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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YE54 KVC is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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