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GF54 NHN

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

163,783 mi
Last recorded163,783 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 NHN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 163,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 158,010 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 148,048 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 139,161 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 126,902 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 116,921 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 113,338 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 108,368 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 103,558 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 103,558 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 98,271 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 90,919 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 79,443 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 68,802 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 56,644 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 48,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2009 33,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING .LOW

Pass 15 Oct 2008 21,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 21,042 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 9,676 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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GF54 NHN is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF54 NHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF54 NHN?

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What year was GF54 NHN registered?

GF54 NHN is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 19 October 2004.

Is GF54 NHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF54 NHN shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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