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HK54 OTR

2004 BMW 120

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

104,761 mi
Last recorded104,761 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 OTR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 104,761 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 104,761 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 98,412 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 98,413 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 98,121 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 82,596 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 82,596 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

MIL light on

TPMS light on

Pass 28 Oct 2022 69,945 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 69,945 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 67,053 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 65,104 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

wipers smearing

Fail 13 Nov 2020 65,104 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

wipers smearing

Pass 14 Dec 2019 62,989 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 60,469 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 55,595 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Feb 2018 55,595 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 51,116 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 47,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 47,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 43,683 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 39,354 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 34,765 miles

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2012 29,049 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 25,335 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 22,672 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 18,053 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 13,699 miles

both front tyres are wearing on edges

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 OTR is a 2004 BMW 120 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 OTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK54 OTR registered?

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

Is HK54 OTR safe to buy?

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