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HG54 HAY

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,041 mi
Last recorded166,041 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 HAY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 166,041 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 162,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front roll bar link slightly distorted

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

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

strongly advise all brake hoses replaced

Pass 30 Aug 2024 152,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 140,194 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 133,049 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 133,049 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 129,894 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 123,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 159,949 miles

both front brake hoses perished

Fail 24 May 2019 159,949 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front brake hoses perished

Pass 17 May 2018 109,125 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 May 2018 109,117 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 May 2017 103,219 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 97,929 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 90,153 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 88,809 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 86,209 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 86,213 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 84,457 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 81,261 miles

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 69,593 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 69,593 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 56,270 miles

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

nearside front outer sill has damage to plastic covering & also plastic jacking point

Pass 17 Sep 2008 45,354 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2007 44,485 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HG54 HAY is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG54 HAY, 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 HG54 HAY registered?

HG54 HAY is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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