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YF54 LRV

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,446 mi
Last recorded140,446 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 LRV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 140,446 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2014 140,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 127,014 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 127,014 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 121,488 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 110,130 miles

low tyre pressure warning light on (tyres ok)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 98,197 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 88,856 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 88,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 74,042 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 63,161 miles

Both front tyres low tgread depth on outer edges

Wipers smearing

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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YF54 LRV is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YF54 LRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF54 LRV registered?

YF54 LRV is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 15 December 2004.

Is YF54 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF54 LRV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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