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HV54 YMO

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

54,208 mi
Last recorded54,208 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 YMO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 54,208 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Aug 2024 53,340 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 52,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 50,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Sep 2021 47,754 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2020 43,000 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 40,892 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 40,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 37,207 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 36,828 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 34,845 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 32,504 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 29,727 miles

both front brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2013 27,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Sep 2012 24,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

CHILD SEAT NOT SECURE>

Pass 19 Sep 2012 24,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

CHILD SEAT NOT SECURE>

Pass 28 Sep 2011 21,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Sep 2011 21,900 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 18,846 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 18,846 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 16,127 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front washers poor

Pass 17 Sep 2008 13,895 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 10,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 10,701 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 YMO is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YMO, 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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What year was HV54 YMO registered?

HV54 YMO is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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