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YY54 VEA

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

116,423 mi
Last recorded116,423 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 VEA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 116,423 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 116,421 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 113,939 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 110,951 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively recommend check (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm of two (inner bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view to some testable items

windscreen, minor chips

Pass 6 Dec 2022 108,053 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 105,291 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 105,291 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 98,782 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 98,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2019 90,078 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 88,005 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 88,005 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed hole in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2018 87,389 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 81,984 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

various covers fitted under bonnet & underside of vehicle hindering full inspection

Fail 14 Jul 2017 81,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

various covers fitted under bonnet & underside of vehicle hindering full inspection

Pass 31 May 2016 74,132 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 68,971 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 68,971 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 64,814 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 55,037 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 46,377 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 34,578 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 34,578 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 30,955 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 25,655 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 21,845 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 18,781 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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YY54 VEA is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VEA, 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 YY54 VEA registered?

YY54 VEA is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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