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HW54 FPC

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

61,020 mi
Last recorded61,020 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 FPC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 61,020 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge--pressure also very low --reset (5.2.3 (e))

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

bonnet struts inefficient--

Pass 14 Nov 2022 58,015 miles

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

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

bonnet supports ineffective

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 3 Nov 2021 56,761 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 55,729 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 54,742 miles

Bonnet stays/rams not holding bonnet open

Fail 15 May 2019 54,740 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Excessive pitting/corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet stays/rams not holding bonnet open

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

Pass 10 May 2018 53,016 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 51,341 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 49,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 1.8mm main tread 4.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread main tread 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges 1.7mm main tread 4.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge .6mm main tread 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer body sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 47,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge / outside centrel three quarters

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside wing mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2014 45,841 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 42,680 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 38,968 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

would replace both rear tyres soon as possible right on limit

Pass 1 Feb 2011 34,420 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 29,380 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 22,444 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 12,557 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 10,763 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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HW54 FPC is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HW54 FPC, 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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HW54 FPC is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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