2004 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · DF54 AFK
2004 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 175,527 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,527 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DF54 AFK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 175,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF54 AFK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 120 (DF54 AFK) between May 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
DF54 AFK Mileage History
- 04/05/2022160,103 mi
- 07/05/2022160,108 mi+5 mi
- 29/04/2023166,423 mi+6,315 mi
- 04/04/2024170,088 mi+3,665 mi
- 24/10/2025175,527 mi+5,439 mi
Average of roughly 4,439 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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