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AX54 LBN

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

189,395 mi
Last recorded189,395 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 LBN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 189,395 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 186,156 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake has low performance.

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 186,155 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake has low performance.

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 181,116 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 181,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 174,251 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met the pass criteria

oil leak engine area

Fail 6 Jan 2022 174,251 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met the pass criteria

oil leak engine area

Pass 9 Jan 2021 166,933 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 159,420 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 159,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 151,189 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor wire chaffing against wheel.

Fail 14 Dec 2018 151,186 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor wire chaffing against wheel.

Pass 13 Dec 2017 143,919 miles

Exhaust hanger broken.

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Dec 2017 143,910 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust hanger broken.

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 137,014 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 5 Dec 2016 137,014 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all four (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Dec 2015 130,728 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 124,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2014 124,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2013 117,019 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 109,854 miles

lamp on dash x2

Fail 14 Dec 2012 35,456 miles

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

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

lamp on dash x2

Pass 9 Dec 2011 102,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 95,530 miles

nearside front tyre cutting off on edge

Fail 16 Dec 2010 95,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre cutting off on edge

Pass 15 Dec 2009 82,262 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 66,682 miles

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

nearside front tyre getting down on outer edge

offside front tyre getting down on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2007 48,246 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 48,246 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AX54 LBN is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 AX54 LBN, 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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AX54 LBN is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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