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HY54 HCE

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

149,498 mi
Last recorded149,498 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 HCE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 149,498 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 145,341 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 141,670 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 137,926 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 133,026 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 133,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 127,982 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 124,299 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 118,829 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 114,112 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 108,895 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 99,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 88,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 80,521 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 73,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 64,886 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 60,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 60,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 50,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 41,789 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 34,832 miles

front and rear disc pads low

Fail 12 Sep 2008 34,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear disc pads low

Pass 31 Aug 2007 24,934 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)

both front tyers have cut in treads

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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HY54 HCE is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HY54 HCE, 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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HY54 HCE is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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