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HN54 XBO

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

139,250 mi
Last recorded139,250 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 139,250 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 137,143 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface rust

Pass 5 Mar 2024 134,934 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 133,100 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 131,073 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 129,637 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 123,382 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 109,631 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 109,204 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 109,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 104,759 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 98,054 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 91,780 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 81,716 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 81,716 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 73,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 60,643 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 60,643 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 44,984 miles

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

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

front engine undertray insecure - RECTIFIED

Pass 11 Dec 2010 30,631 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 25,304 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 21,230 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 16,650 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 XBO is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XBO, 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 XBO is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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