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HK54 KTU

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

218,848 mi
Last recorded218,848 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 KTU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 218,848 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 218,848 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 199,903 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 181,066 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 157,202 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 144,430 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 144,430 miles

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

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)

both front tyres worn on the outside edge

Fail 21 Jul 2014 127,198 miles

Advise replacing both front flex brake hoses due to perishing.

Advise replacing orange bulb in o/s rear flasher lamp

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 127,198 miles

Advise replacing both front flex brake hoses due to perishing.

Advise replacing orange bulb in o/s rear flasher lamp

Pass 15 Jun 2013 111,529 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 105,812 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 100,705 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 100,679 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 97,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

Pass 27 Nov 2008 85,818 miles

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

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

centre seat belt not extending

Pass 28 Nov 2007 83,067 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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HK54 KTU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HK54 KTU, 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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HK54 KTU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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