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HW54 GKV

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,797 mi
Last recorded105,797 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 GKV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 105,797 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 105,396 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 105,396 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 104,106 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 100,287 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 89,244 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 77,390 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 77,381 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 70,132 miles

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

Offside Rear brake warning wire not connected or secure

Pass 22 Sep 2015 62,019 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2015 62,019 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 53,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear pads getting low

vehicle dirty underneath

Pass 17 Oct 2013 43,248 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 34,669 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 26,740 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

several small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2010 23,831 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 20,994 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 19,023 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 14,588 miles

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

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 GKV is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HW54 GKV, 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 HW54 GKV registered?

HW54 GKV is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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