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HK54 MPZ

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,973 mi
Last recorded165,973 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 165,973 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 161,865 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 161,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right beam dips too right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right beam dips too right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 157,523 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorating

Fail 25 Feb 2021 157,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 151,605 miles

tyre run flat warning light on

Fail 27 Mar 2019 151,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

tyre run flat warning light on

Pass 3 Apr 2018 145,740 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 138,709 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both front tyres bald on inner edges and out of shape

n/s/f brake pad warning wire loose

n/s/f top strut bearing bush stiff

Pass 30 Mar 2016 130,912 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and going out of shape

o/s fuel tank damp

Fail 23 Mar 2016 130,912 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and going out of shape

o/s fuel tank damp

Pass 28 Mar 2015 122,072 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs rusty

Fail 25 Mar 2015 122,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2014 113,727 miles

front brake hoses starting to split

Pass 24 Feb 2012 96,734 miles

both front tyres bald on outer edges and out of shape

n/s/r tyre bald on inner and outer edges and going out of shape

Pass 1 Mar 2011 89,374 miles

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

both front tyres going out of shape

front rear brake discs rusty

o/s/r brake slighty binding on

Fail 1 Mar 2011 89,374 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front tyres going out of shape

front rear brake discs rusty

o/s/r brake slighty binding on

Pass 25 Mar 2009 69,569 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 55,042 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 53,608 miles

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

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 MPZ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MPZ, 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 MPZ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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