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HV54 YCR

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

218,572 mi
Last recorded218,572 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 YCR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 218,572 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

osf inner rack end

Pass 21 Mar 2025 214,300 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose above fuel tank

Fail 21 Mar 2025 214,300 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose above fuel tank

Fail 13 Jan 2025 214,294 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire HEAT SHIELD MISSING (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit 225/45RF17 91V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BELOW LIMIT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) badly worn ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 209,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT 225/45RF 17V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit 225/45RF 17 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jan 2024 209,250 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT 225/45RF 17V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit 225/45RF 17 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jan 2023 204,009 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2022 197,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 192,868 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 181,586 miles

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2020 181,522 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2019 173,277 miles

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2017 161,598 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 19 Dec 2017 161,589 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Jan 2017 153,527 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 153,525 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 143,632 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 143,631 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 135,368 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 119,590 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 119,590 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 3 Dec 2012 111,344 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 111,344 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 101,643 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 94,299 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

air pipe loose on air box

Fail 16 Nov 2010 93,983 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ADVISE front and rear brake pads showing signs of wear.advise free brake check to see clearly condition of front and rear brake pads.

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 87,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 79,925 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 71,118 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 YCR is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 HV54 YCR, 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 YCR is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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