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HG54 ZWF

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

162,662 mi
Last recorded162,662 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 ZWF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 162,662 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 162,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 157,662 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 157,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 152,386 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting bracket corroded and snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake hose is perished

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 145,267 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 145,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 137,684 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 127,595 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 112,642 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 106,418 miles

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 101,368 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2014 101,367 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 93,448 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 88,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 88,061 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 81,676 miles

o/s/f/ tyre nearing limit outer edge.

slight wear n/s/f/ tyre on edges.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 73,468 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 63,963 miles

n/s/f/ inner tyre wall split.

o/s/f/ and n/s/f/ tyres wearing inner edges.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 53,813 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 45,610 miles

o/s/r/ pads on limit.

o/s/r/ tyre on limit inner edge.

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 ZWF is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HG54 ZWF, 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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HG54 ZWF is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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