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HK54 OYL

2004 BMW 120

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

203,009 mi
Last recorded203,009 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 203,009 miles

offside front headlight slightly dim

steering pump noisey on full lock

front discs and pads in poor condition

front number plate is damaged

nearside and offside rear brake hoses are becoming perished

nearside front road wheel inner rim slightly distorted

Fail 18 Dec 2017 203,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

engine oil level low

front number plate is damaged

nearside and offside rear brake hoses are becoming perished

nearside front road wheel inner rim slightly distorted

offside front headlight slightly dim

steering pump noisey on full lock

Pass 20 Dec 2016 188,886 miles

both the front tyres are worn thin on the inner and outer shoulders

power steering slightly heavy and groneing on full lock

slight dampness around offside rear arch and fuel tank

Fail 19 Dec 2016 188,880 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both the front tyres are worn thin on the inner and outer shoulders

engine oil level is low

power steering slightly heavy and groneing on full lock

Pass 17 Dec 2015 169,402 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 169,402 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 148,781 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight leak from front prop shaft seal

Fail 19 Dec 2014 148,781 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight leak from front prop shaft seal

Pass 19 Dec 2013 125,087 miles

brake fluid warning light on

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outter shoulders

offside front tyre approaching the min on the inside edge

Pass 21 Dec 2012 108,778 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 108,776 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 89,643 miles

both the rear tyres are on the minimum legal limit

rear disc pads are getting low

Pass 30 Oct 2010 70,193 miles

both the front tyres are getting thin on the edges

Pass 13 Nov 2009 54,510 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 52,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 49,835 miles

windscreen cracked and light stone chips

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 OYL is a 2004 BMW 120 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OYL, 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 OYL is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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