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KC54 HXX

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

255,554 mi
Last recorded255,554 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 HXX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 255,554 miles

rear axle corroded

rear brake pads low/worn

rear springs corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2023 239,241 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm tread

Pass 2 Nov 2022 221,046 miles

both front brake pipes perished/worn

both rear tyres 3mm tread

Fail 2 Nov 2022 221,043 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both front brake pipes perished/worn

both rear tyres 3mm tread

Pass 3 Nov 2021 198,392 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 198,392 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 179,918 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 179,592 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 162,662 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 145,521 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 145,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 127,708 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 108,784 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 90,662 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 73,658 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 59,066 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 54,319 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 49,360 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 49,336 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 44,526 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 39,542 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 32,861 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 27,305 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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KC54 HXX is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KC54 HXX, 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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KC54 HXX is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 9 October 2004.

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