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EY54 HLX

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,675 mi
Last recorded114,675 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY54 HLX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 114,675 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 114,674 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine management light on at dash.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 106,461 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 106,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 101,724 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 95,502 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2014 95,502 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 88,720 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 81,070 miles

All 4 tyres have slight perishing and cracking of the tread section

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 81,070 miles

All 4 tyres have slight perishing and cracking of the tread section

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 71,521 miles

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

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

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

offside obligatory mirror deteriorated but still providing good view to rear

Pass 7 Jan 2011 66,561 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 60,337 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 60,113 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 52,138 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 HLX is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EY54 HLX, 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 EY54 HLX registered?

EY54 HLX is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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