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HV54 MFY

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

133,438 mi
Last recorded133,438 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 MFY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 133,438 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front and Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 129,698 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 129,696 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 126,339 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 121,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 107,067 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 95,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak from top rear of engine.

Pass 5 Jun 2017 86,911 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 79,016 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 79,016 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 71,363 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 65,978 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 65,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn on edges.

Pass 8 May 2013 58,098 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 58,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2012 42,799 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 38,580 miles

front tyres balding on edges and stepped

rear discs have been corroded

rear tyres low

rear washer not working

Pass 7 Apr 2010 33,585 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 27,228 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 23,802 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 21,691 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 21,691 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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HV54 MFY is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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