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HN54 XBR

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

206,843 mi
Last recorded206,843 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 XBR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 206,843 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 203,615 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 195,723 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SideWall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 195,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Most Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Most Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SideWall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 187,424 miles

Tpms light on

Fail 16 Nov 2022 187,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Tpms light on

Pass 3 Nov 2021 178,473 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 16 Nov 2020 172,103 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 163,620 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front flexi brake hoses heavily perished

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

damage offside rear wheel arch

fuel cap rubber seal perished

nearside front tyre bald on edges

nearside front wing damaged

nearside rear tyre nearing tread wear bars 2-3 mm

offside rear bumper damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2018 156,639 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Rear metal brake pipes appear to have oxidised underneath the plastic finish

TPMS light illuminated

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorating

full undertrays fitted

general oil leaks

Pass 21 Mar 2017 149,249 miles

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

Front brake pads low

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2017 149,247 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front brake pads low

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

brake warning light on dash

Pass 22 Mar 2016 143,322 miles

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

all brake discs worn

front flexy brake hose's perished

tpms light on

Pass 21 Jan 2015 137,731 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2015 137,729 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2013 134,485 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers detached

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 126,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2011 117,391 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 105,689 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 105,689 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 92,909 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 92,909 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 70,029 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 XBR is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XBR, 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 XBR is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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