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HN54 WZX

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,801 mi
Last recorded168,801 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 168,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 164,387 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 158,935 miles

front tyres have slight damage on sidewalls

Fail 29 Oct 2015 158,935 miles

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

front tyres have slight damage on sidewalls

Fail 3 Jul 2015 157,202 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 157,202 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 157,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front tyres split

Pass 3 Dec 2014 153,318 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres split

Pass 28 Aug 2013 142,361 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front discs rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2012 133,314 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windows tinted / front tyres split

Pass 19 Aug 2011 125,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 115,909 miles

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

dash lights on

Pass 29 Jun 2009 101,821 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 88,077 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 88,070 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 66,404 miles

Same advises as on test 982190827222

Fail 8 Aug 2007 66,404 miles

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

REAR INNER BRAKE PADS STARTING TO WEAR LOW

REAR TYRES STARTING TO WEAR LOW

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 WZX 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 70.6%.

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 WZX, 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 WZX is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 13 November 2004.

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