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2004 BMW 120 2.0L Petrol · AE54 UJG

AE54 UJG

2004 BMW 120 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2004. Recorded mileage 171,957 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 120
Year / Origin
2004 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 14/08/2019
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
171,957 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 14/08/2019
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2004
Engine
1995cc

AE54 UJG Key Findings

  • 14 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2018
  • 171,957 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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AE54 UJG Mileage History

  1. 09/08/200725,097 mi
  2. 02/09/200843,459 mi+18,362 mi
  3. 15/10/200959,949 mi+16,490 mi
  4. 24/09/201074,687 mi+14,738 mi
  5. 02/11/201194,497 mi+19,810 mi
  6. 07/11/201194,497 mi
  7. 10/09/2012108,301 mi+13,804 mi
  8. 18/09/2013123,328 mi+15,027 mi
  9. 16/09/2014140,536 mi+17,208 mi
  10. 18/09/2015149,376 mi+8,840 mi
  11. 18/09/2015149,376 mi
  12. 14/09/2016156,719 mi+7,343 mi
  13. 13/09/2017162,957 mi+6,238 mi
  14. 15/08/2018171,957 mi+9,000 mi

Average of roughly 13,330 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

AE54 UJG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 10:42
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 120 (AE54 UJG) between August 2007 and August 2018.

The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 15 August 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.

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