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HN54 XWK

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,041 mi
Last recorded178,041 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 XWK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 178,041 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 178,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

tyre light on

Fail 26 Apr 2019 170,229 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working when fog lamp on (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre warning light on

Pass 3 Jan 2019 169,968 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017
Fail 30 Dec 2016

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 123,310 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 123,310 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 96,610 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 76,981 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 66,434 miles

both rear tyres tread getting low

Pass 23 Nov 2010 56,721 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 47,869 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 38,905 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 22 Nov 2007 28,825 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 XWK is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XWK, 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 XWK is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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