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BT54 NHZ

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,682 mi
Last recorded157,682 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 NHZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 157,682 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 148,154 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2019 148,146 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 143,403 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 135,896 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexis perished (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear and o/s front (1.4.A.2f)

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

undertrays

Fail 3 Jan 2017 135,896 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexis perished (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear and o/s front (1.4.A.2f)

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

undertrays

Pass 21 Dec 2015 124,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 124,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 120,493 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 111,011 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 100,850 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 91,258 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 91,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 80,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 May 2010 69,833 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 60,162 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 50,913 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 50,913 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 35,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BT54 NHZ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT54 NHZ, 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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BT54 NHZ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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