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HV54 KKW

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

90,234 mi
Last recorded90,234 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 KKW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 90,234 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres have age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 90,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres have age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 86,893 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 85,028 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2023 85,028 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 80,997 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 75,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 68,735 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 61,953 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 58,413 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 55,104 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 51,695 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 47,754 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 47,754 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 43,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2014 43,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 40,069 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 36,973 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 33,027 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 28,925 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 24,182 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 19,772 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 15,304 miles

both front tyres worn outter edge

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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HV54 KKW is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 HV54 KKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV54 KKW registered?

HV54 KKW is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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