MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,217 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front plate cracked
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rec replace all tyres due to uneven wear patterns caused by under inflation.
both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges due to under inflation (recommend replacing)
both rear tyres unevenly worn
metal grinding sound from rear brakes
o/s/r tyre worn to 1.8mm
slight play in n/s steering
stone chip in windscreen zone A
surface corrosion to rear sub-frame & suspension
Rec replace all tyres due to uneven wear patterns caused by under inflation.
both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges due to under inflation (recommend replacing)
both rear tyres unevenly worn
metal grinding sound from rear brakes
o/s/r tyre worn to 1.8mm
slight play in n/s steering
stone chip in windscreen zone A
surface corrosion to rear sub-frame & suspension
rear tyres down to 3mm
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS LOW(75-80%WORN)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS LOW(75-80%WORN)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV54 HWU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 HWU, 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 HWU registered?
FV54 HWU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 21 December 2004.
Is FV54 HWU safe to buy?
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