2004 BMW 120 2.0L Petrol · WG54 FNW
2004 BMW 120 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 72,163 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,163 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG54 FNW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/07/2026
- 72,163 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG54 FNW 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 FNW) between February 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
WG54 FNW Mileage History
- 01/02/202368,415 mi
- 03/06/202470,202 mi+1,787 mi
- 03/06/202470,202 mi
- 22/07/202571,331 mi+1,129 mi
- 22/07/202672,163 mi+832 mi
Average of roughly 1,081 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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