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YR54 VSV

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,109 mi
Last recorded45,109 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 VSV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2025 45,109 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 39,005 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 31,950 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 30,691 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 29,725 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 28,457 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 27,642 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 26,203 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 24,717 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 22,753 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 21,306 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 20,032 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 18,913 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 17,804 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 17,151 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 16,864 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 16,197 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 14,512 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2007 12,675 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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YR54 VSV is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YR54 VSV, 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 YR54 VSV registered?

YR54 VSV is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 18 September 2004.

Is YR54 VSV safe to buy?

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