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DX54 YHF

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

180,433 mi
Last recorded180,433 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 YHF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 180,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 175,439 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 169,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 163,333 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 153,520 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 144,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 134,842 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 134,842 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 125,271 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear quarter damage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 115,470 miles

Nearside Front tyure worn inner edge

Nearside Rear quarter damage

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x 2 (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 115,468 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyure worn inner edge

Nearside Rear quarter damage

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x 2 (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 99,916 miles

near side pannel damage

Pass 6 Oct 2014 86,455 miles

damage to n/s/r

Pass 2 Oct 2013 72,924 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2012 60,720 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 54,572 miles

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

both rear tyres close too legal limit

n/s rear tyre punctured in sidewall

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 3 Oct 2011 54,550 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

both rear tyres close too legal limit

n/s rear tyre punctured in sidewall

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 14 Sep 2010 42,523 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 32,218 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 32,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 22,727 miles

nearside rear tyre low 2 mm 205 55 16 v

Pass 3 Oct 2007 13,614 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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DX54 YHF is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DX54 YHF, 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 DX54 YHF registered?

DX54 YHF is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is DX54 YHF safe to buy?

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