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EY54 HKJ

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,473 mi
Last recorded133,473 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY54 HKJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 133,473 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 133,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2017 117,481 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 117,481 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 110,857 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 101,628 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 96,756 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 96,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 88,147 miles

both front wheel rims have slight damage

Fail 15 Oct 2013 88,017 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear 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)

both front wheel rims have slight damage

o/s/r indicator colour is weak rec new bulb

recommend replacing both front brake hoses

Pass 4 Oct 2012 79,294 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 68,756 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

STRONG ADVISE rear brake pads worn near if not at minimum thickness advise ASAP

all road wheels have slight distortion in inner rim edges

evidence of exhaust leak in manifold/turbo area / shieldings restricting view to ascertain

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low

slight perishing in both front brake hoses

Pass 6 Oct 2010 56,545 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear number plate lamp lenses painted blue

Pass 15 Oct 2009 45,462 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 31,077 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 25,535 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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EY54 HKJ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EY54 HKJ, 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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EY54 HKJ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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