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HD54 VKF

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

190,073 mi
Last recorded190,073 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD54 VKF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 190,073 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear axle slightly rust but weakened

Fail 5 Dec 2020 190,062 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 189,253 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine & side chassis under covers fitted covering brake pipes & chassis

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

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

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 Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 178,629 miles

some corrosion of brake pipes

some wear / play in both rear upper suspension arms inner joints

Pass 5 Dec 2017 163,494 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limits

Fail 5 Dec 2017 163,494 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to legal limits

Pass 13 Dec 2016 151,444 miles

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)

slight perish cracks in both front brake flexi hoses

slight wear / play in offside and nearside rear upper suspension arms bushes

Fail 13 Dec 2016 151,444 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

slight perish cracks in both front brake flexi hoses

slight wear / play in offside and nearside rear upper suspension arms bushes

Pass 22 Dec 2015 138,793 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 138,712 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 120,549 miles

some play in nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint

some wetness of nearside front shock absorber

Pass 23 Dec 2013 103,012 miles

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

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

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

slight play in n/s/r hub bush

Fail 17 Dec 2013 102,792 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

slight play in n/s/r hub bush

Pass 26 Nov 2012 86,192 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 79,350 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 79,350 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel tyre retaining ring butting and is displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 70,042 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 61,445 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 61,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 48,822 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 48,822 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 36,198 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 36,198 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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HD54 VKF is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 HD54 VKF, 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 HD54 VKF registered?

HD54 VKF is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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