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HV54 ZZX

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,821 mi
Last recorded130,821 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 130,821 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 124,726 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 105,120 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 102,616 miles

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber weak

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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Pass 17 Oct 2015 99,121 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

both rear abs rings have scuff/rubbing marks, but only at one point each

oil leak

rear diff pinion seal leaking

rear sub frame corroded

under trays and covers fitted obscuring parts of the vehicle

Pass 10 Oct 2014 95,369 miles

front brake hoses perished

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Fail 9 Oct 2014 95,368 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake hoses perished

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

run flat light on

Pass 25 Oct 2013 88,699 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 78,655 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)

air bag light on

Fail 10 Oct 2012 78,655 miles

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

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

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)

air bag light on

Pass 6 Oct 2011 65,340 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 59,857 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 59,856 miles

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

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

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

noise n/s/r of vehicle when driven

rear brake discs worn and rear pads getting low

Fail 28 Oct 2009 50,978 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all road tyres treads getting low,advise tracking check when tyres replaced

Pass 28 Oct 2009 50,978 miles

all road tyres treads getting low,advise tracking check when tyres replaced

Pass 16 Sep 2008 40,918 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 33,935 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 ZZX is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZZX, 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 ZZX is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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