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YU54 XYA

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,141 mi
Last recorded101,141 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU54 XYA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 101,141 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 95,474 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 95,470 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 90,522 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 90,508 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak from filler pipe to tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 85,556 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 85,551 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 81,667 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 78,106 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 73,130 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 68,377 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

general underbody corrosion

oil dampness from beyond engine covers

Pass 4 Feb 2017 66,573 miles

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

Front both front tyres, cuts to side wall but no cords showing

Oil leak ()

Oil leak to engine ()

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 62,088 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 57,146 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 53,524 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 48,687 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 48,687 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 43,490 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 32,843 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 30,226 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 26,552 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 22,383 miles

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

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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YU54 XYA is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YU54 XYA, 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 YU54 XYA registered?

YU54 XYA is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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