2004 BMW 120 2.0L Petrol · KH54 VGP
2004 BMW 120 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 92,341 miles. MOT status: Failed. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,341 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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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KH54 VGP Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 19/01/2023
- 92,341 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KH54 VGP 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 (KH54 VGP) between December 2007 and January 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
KH54 VGP Mileage History
- 04/12/200717,279 mi
- 05/12/200821,577 mi+4,298 mi
- 07/12/200926,152 mi+4,575 mi
- 02/12/201030,595 mi+4,443 mi
- 29/11/201137,400 mi+6,805 mi
- 23/11/201238,237 mi+837 mi
- 04/12/201347,741 mi+9,504 mi
- 04/12/201456,504 mi+8,763 mi
- 04/12/201565,030 mi+8,526 mi
- 05/12/201565,065 mi+35 mi
- 05/12/201565,065 mi
- 05/05/201667,890 mi+2,825 mi
- 10/05/201777,874 mi+9,984 mi
- 23/04/201887,987 mi+10,113 mi
- 23/04/201887,987 mi
- 10/05/201985,009 mi-2,978 mi
- 04/09/202087,124 mi+2,115 mi
- 13/07/202188,721 mi+1,597 mi
- 13/09/202189,326 mi+605 mi
- 19/01/202392,341 mi+3,015 mi
Average of roughly 4,962 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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