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HN54 AVF

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

191,356 mi
Last recorded191,356 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 AVF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 191,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake wear sensor tied up

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

Fail 29 May 2024 191,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front brake wear sensor tied up

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 184,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 176,935 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 176,935 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 167,103 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 160,370 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear damage to wing

headlamp washers not working

Fail 1 Nov 2019 160,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear damage to wing

headlamp washers not working

Pass 26 Oct 2018 151,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 147,451 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 147,451 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre tread heavily worn on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 139,767 miles

Minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexy section (from DPF to centre section

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front-most suspension arm mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread distorted on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front-most suspension arm mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread distorted on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Two stone chips (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 139,650 miles

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

Minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexy section (from DPF to centre section

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front-most suspension arm mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread distorted on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front-most suspension arm mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread distorted on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in the tread

Tyre pressure indicator illuminated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Two stone chips (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 136,361 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 136,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 120,044 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both headlamp aims set on lower limit .

Fail 29 Sep 2014 120,044 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both headlamp aims set on lower limit .

Pass 24 Sep 2013 107,270 miles

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

Nearside Inner 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 14 Sep 2012 95,111 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 84,085 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 73,066 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 73,066 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 60,168 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)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 46,311 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 34,088 miles

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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HN54 AVF is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HN54 AVF, 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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HN54 AVF is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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