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BF54 HYC

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,548 mi
Last recorded137,548 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 HYC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 137,548 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 137,479 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 121,856 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 121,613 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2017 115,257 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 115,229 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres wearing unevenly and low

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Jul 2016 107,353 miles

both front tyres worn edges .......

front inner brake pads appear low .......

oil leaks .......

Pass 8 Jul 2015 95,269 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 95,269 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 86,710 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 77,923 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 69,763 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 69,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2011 61,235 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 51,662 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 42,760 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 34,704 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 24,792 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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BF54 HYC is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 82,446 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF54 HYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF54 HYC registered?

BF54 HYC is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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