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YY54 ESN

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

179,817 mi
Last recorded179,817 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 ESN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 179,817 miles

Offside Front foglamp lens broken

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint bin hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 179,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16 94V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front foglamp lens broken

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint bin hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 166,140 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog light lens damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2024 166,116 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.57 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure incorrectly mounted (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front fog light lens damaged

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 147,213 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 131,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 115,479 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 115,432 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Handbrake dragging

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 112,315 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear axle link hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 112,314 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear axle link hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

TPMS warning light indicating fault.

Pass 7 May 2019 106,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 95,758 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shields insecure.

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 88,651 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

Fail 19 Apr 2017 88,651 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers & under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2016 83,702 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 79,530 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 79,526 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2014 73,889 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 63,709 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2013 63,709 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 55,913 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 45,886 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 42,702 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 35,586 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 25,357 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 17,388 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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YY54 ESN is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YY54 ESN, 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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YY54 ESN is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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