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CA54 HXE

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,679 mi
Last recorded102,679 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 HXE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 102,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear inner edge wearing low

Pass 7 Mar 2016 92,803 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 87,382 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 82,827 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front blades slight smearing

front tyres wearing on edges

fuel cap seal deteriorating

n/s/r and o/s/f flashers faded

Fail 5 Mar 2013 79,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 79,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2012 69,006 miles

*auxillary belt stripped*

Fail 5 Mar 2012 69,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

*auxillary belt stripped*

Pass 25 Feb 2011 60,002 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 60,002 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 52,929 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 47,961 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 28 Feb 2009 47,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 5 Mar 2008 37,685 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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CA54 HXE is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CA54 HXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA54 HXE registered?

CA54 HXE is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 14 December 2004.

Is CA54 HXE safe to buy?

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