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YF54 VGC

2004 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,544 mi
Last recorded73,544 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 VGC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 73,544 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 73,544 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 72,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 68,582 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 63,134 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 57,890 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 55,590 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded.rear flexi furrells corroded .front brake flexis minor cracks.rear indicater turning white x2.

Pass 23 Oct 2019 52,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Jet wash slightly misangled still provides sufficient fluid

Underbody corroded rear but not seriously weakened

Pass 26 Oct 2018 49,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 49,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 45,279 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all four slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 45,278 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all four slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 41,348 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 36,048 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 30,918 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 30,918 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 28,133 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 28,133 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 25,359 miles

Front tyres worn on shoulders

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear brake pad sensor damaged

Washers weak in operation

cut in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2011 22,594 miles

Bonnet release catch seized and stiff to operate

Oil leak

Rear brake disc(s) corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2010 19,603 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 19,603 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 19,603 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 16,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2008 13,016 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 9,628 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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YF54 VGC is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VGC, 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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YF54 VGC is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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