2004 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · GL54 NWM
2004 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 212,906 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13 Mar 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 212,906 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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GL54 NWM Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2023
- 212,906 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL54 NWM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 120 (GL54 NWM) between October 2007 and August 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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: “Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
GL54 NWM Mileage History
- 03/10/200728,762 mi
- 12/09/200846,643 mi+17,881 mi
- 07/09/200966,019 mi+19,376 mi
- 23/09/201086,503 mi+20,484 mi
- 30/09/2011106,016 mi+19,513 mi
- 28/09/2012119,505 mi+13,489 mi
- 10/09/2013132,465 mi+12,960 mi
- 10/09/2013132,465 mi
- 22/09/2014143,560 mi+11,095 mi
- 02/10/2015148,493 mi+4,933 mi
- 26/09/2016153,954 mi+5,461 mi
- 30/09/2017174,680 mi+20,726 mi
- 30/08/2018200,440 mi+25,760 mi
- 31/08/2018200,441 mi+1 mi
- 02/08/2019201,633 mi+1,192 mi
- 29/08/2020206,369 mi+4,736 mi
- 25/08/2021208,843 mi+2,474 mi
- 29/08/2022211,071 mi+2,228 mi
- 29/08/2023212,906 mi+1,835 mi
- 29/08/2023212,906 mi
Average of roughly 11,578 miles per year across 20 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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