2004 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · GF54 JVE
2004 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 158,872 miles. MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,872 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.
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GF54 JVE Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2026
- 158,872 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF54 JVE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 120 (GF54 JVE) between November 2007 and October 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 26 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (34 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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 Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
GF54 JVE Mileage History
- 22/11/200728,504 mi
- 08/01/200936,521 mi+8,017 mi
- 04/02/201045,233 mi+8,712 mi
- 22/03/201045,683 mi+450 mi
- 22/03/201045,683 mi
- 16/03/201154,231 mi+8,548 mi
- 26/03/201154,260 mi+29 mi
- 06/03/201261,809 mi+7,549 mi
- 23/05/201368,920 mi+7,111 mi
- 25/04/201473,734 mi+4,814 mi
- 01/05/201579,037 mi+5,303 mi
- 09/06/201683,498 mi+4,461 mi
- 13/06/201683,994 mi+496 mi
- 13/09/201791,075 mi+7,081 mi
- 13/09/2018103,034 mi+11,959 mi
- 13/09/2018103,034 mi
- 10/09/2019113,347 mi+10,313 mi
- 10/09/2019113,355 mi+8 mi
- 15/09/2020119,899 mi+6,544 mi
- 10/09/2021124,230 mi+4,331 mi
- 15/09/2021124,230 mi
- 13/09/2022128,598 mi+4,368 mi
- 02/10/2023133,672 mi+5,074 mi
- 01/10/2024142,259 mi+8,587 mi
- 30/09/2025151,177 mi+8,918 mi
- 30/09/2025151,178 mi+1 mi
- 22/10/2026158,870 mi+7,692 mi
- 26/10/2026158,872 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,888 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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