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HN54 FYV

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,089 mi
Last recorded150,089 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 FYV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 150,089 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 138,252 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 127,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Feb 2019 127,943 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2017 119,330 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 111,955 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 102,321 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 102,319 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 99,963 miles

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Dec 2012 81,583 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 81,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 74,471 miles

front brake application slightly uneven

Fail 3 Dec 2011 74,449 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 16 Nov 2010 65,343 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 57,112 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 46,967 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 36,152 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.o/s/r tyre 3.5mm

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 FYV is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FYV, 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 FYV is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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