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HC04 GUU

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,768 mi
Last recorded126,768 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 GUU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 126,768 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 126,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 121,586 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 3 Feb 2022 113,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn corroded, inner face has patchy corrosion may cause vibration (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 113,708 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn corroded, inner face has patchy corrosion may cause vibration (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 100,359 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 90,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle inoperative

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 80,609 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 74,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 74,251 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 66,235 miles

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

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

Oil leak bit around sump ,mainly gearbox pan ()

positive terminal under boot floor corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2016 66,235 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Oil leak bit around sump ,mainly gearbox pan ()

positive terminal under boot floor corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2015 60,515 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 60,505 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 54,056 miles

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

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 18 Dec 2013 48,913 miles

near side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

near side rear tyre slight cracking & slight worn inner edge

off side front tyre slight cracking & slight worn inner & outer edges

off side rear tyre cracking & slight worn inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2012 46,444 miles

near side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

near side rear tyre slight cracking

off side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

off side rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2011 42,539 miles

near side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

off side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

Pass 13 Sep 2010 36,309 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 36,308 miles

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

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

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

near side front tyre slight worn innner & outer edges

off side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

Pass 1 Sep 2009 31,276 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 25,137 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 20,856 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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HC04 GUU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HC04 GUU, 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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HC04 GUU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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