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HK54 LYA

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,344 mi
Last recorded139,344 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 LYA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 139,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 139,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 138,958 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall worn

rear offside and nearside outer arch sill corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2019 138,958 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre outer side wall worn

rear offside and nearside outer arch sill corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2018 133,141 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 128,475 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 122,025 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 116,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2015 116,323 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2014 102,981 miles

under vehicle has plastic covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2013 90,168 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 90,168 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 75,634 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 75,615 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 64,622 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 53,146 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 38,194 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 36,276 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 18,792 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)

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 LYA is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HK54 LYA, 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 HK54 LYA registered?

HK54 LYA is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is HK54 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK54 LYA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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