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FH54 XMO

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,694 mi
Last recorded134,694 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 XMO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 134,694 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy ? (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy ? (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 134,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy ? (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy ? (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 131,828 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 131,824 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 129,023 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All parts in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All bushes in general (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 126,339 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 123,992 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Oct 2020 122,768 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 112,489 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 112,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 107,293 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 107,293 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 102,637 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded need cleaning (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres are starting to wear on edges

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

n/s front light unit lens is misting and deteriorating

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Apr 2017 102,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded need cleaning (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres are starting to wear on edges

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

n/s front light unit lens is misting and deteriorating

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Apr 2016 98,730 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

both front tyres are starting to wear

Fail 22 Apr 2016 98,708 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

both front tyres are starting to wear

Pass 10 Apr 2015 93,668 miles

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

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front n/s light unit is starting to mist and deteriorate

rear o/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 9 Apr 2015 93,666 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front n/s light unit is starting to mist and deteriorate

rear o/s tyre is starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Apr 2014 88,827 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 81,513 miles

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)

Slight damage to nearside front end

Fail 25 Apr 2013 81,338 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Slight damage to nearside front end

Pass 3 Apr 2012 71,505 miles

Nearside rear lower swivel bush has wear

Nearside rear wheel slightly binding

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 54,290 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs worn

Pass 7 Dec 2009 42,492 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 42,401 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 30,941 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 30,921 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 21,913 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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FH54 XMO is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FH54 XMO, 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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FH54 XMO is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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