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HA54 AZA

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

211,221 mi
Last recorded211,221 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHA54 AZA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 211,221 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge boht rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

plastic cover under car

slight oil leak under car front

Pass 20 Aug 2020 204,378 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 204,378 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake performance not tested pads worn (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 204,370 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick METAL TO METAL (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under trays obscuring full examination

Pass 21 Aug 2019 194,848 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 182,979 miles

OIL LEAK

PLAY IN SUSPENSION

Pass 16 Dec 2016 150,783 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

chips in screen x2

Fail 15 Dec 2016 150,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

chips in screen x2

Pass 20 Jan 2016 139,155 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 139,155 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 136,242 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 127,043 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 114,999 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 103,320 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 91,545 miles

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

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

hand brake slight travel

rear discs slight pitted

Pass 13 Jan 2010 68,160 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 61,361 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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)

o/s/f tyre wearing low inner and outer edges

Pass 31 Dec 2007 54,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sideskirts fitted so unable to fully inspect sills, various small chips to front screen, nearside front tyre going bald on outer edge (20555R16V)

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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HA54 AZA is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HA54 AZA, 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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HA54 AZA is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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