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YE54 LYF

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

152,008 mi
Last recorded152,008 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 LYF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 152,008 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 151,652 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2021 141,680 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 135,459 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 119,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 114,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 110,513 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 99,417 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 77,073 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 77,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 62,434 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 53,248 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 45,346 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 38,453 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 32,112 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 23,738 miles

front pads low

Pass 4 Jan 2008 16,129 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 8,684 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 LYF is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LYF, 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 YE54 LYF registered?

YE54 LYF is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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