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AK54 TGF

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

224,999 mi
Last recorded224,999 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 TGF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 224,999 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 220,731 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 216,180 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 213,372 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 206,156 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))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 206,156 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 201,176 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 195,183 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 189,060 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 182,767 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 178,740 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 171,430 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 164,050 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 157,377 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 148,478 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 136,205 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 125,434 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 104,896 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)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 104,896 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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 91,568 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 91,568 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 110,741 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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AK54 TGF is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AK54 TGF, 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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What year was AK54 TGF registered?

AK54 TGF is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is AK54 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK54 TGF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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