2004 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · WG54 FNU
2004 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 174,147 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2024. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,147 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG54 FNU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/09/2024
- 174,147 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG54 FNU 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 (WG54 FNU) between July 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
WG54 FNU Mileage History
- 11/07/2022168,264 mi
- 12/07/2022168,265 mi+1 mi
- 07/08/2023170,663 mi+2,398 mi
- 07/08/2023170,663 mi
- 05/09/2024174,147 mi+3,484 mi
Average of roughly 2,731 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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