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FV54 HWT

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,688 mi
Last recorded76,688 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 HWT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 76,688 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 71,507 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 69,112 miles

Offside Rear cracks in tyre treads

front brake hoses cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2016 67,045 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 67,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 65,333 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 62,474 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

offside front brake hose perished

Fail 7 May 2014 62,474 miles

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

offside front brake hose perished

Pass 11 Feb 2013 52,484 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 52,484 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 42,712 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 42,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 36,898 miles

plastic covers fitted to the underneath restricting inspection

Pass 11 Jan 2010 32,048 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 26,492 miles

engine undertray fitted restricting inspection

Pass 20 Dec 2007 19,605 miles

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

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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FV54 HWT is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 FV54 HWT, 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 FV54 HWT registered?

FV54 HWT is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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