2004 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · GL54 DHY
2004 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2004. Recorded mileage 185,602 miles. MOT status: Expired. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/11/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24/11/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,602 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1995cc
GL54 DHY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2024
- 185,602 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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GL54 DHY Mileage History
- 11/11/2022175,179 mi
- 12/11/2022175,991 mi+812 mi
- 07/11/2023177,946 mi+1,955 mi
- 16/11/2023177,948 mi+2 mi
- 07/11/2024185,602 mi+7,654 mi
Average of roughly 5,238 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL54 DHY 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 (GL54 DHY) between November 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2024 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: Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
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