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KH54 NHJ

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

68,296 mi
Last recorded68,296 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH54 NHJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 68,296 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 65,216 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 61,228 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 56,834 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 52,999 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 50,121 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 45,539 miles

Engine/under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Aug 2018 37,734 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 31,215 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 30,562 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 30,562 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 29,634 miles

the o/s/r tyre is slightly worn

Pass 18 Nov 2014 27,783 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 26,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 24,148 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 21,190 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 17,199 miles

N/S/F tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2009 15,039 miles

N/S/F tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front wipers smearing slightly and noisey in operation

Pass 20 Nov 2008 12,769 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 9,036 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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KH54 NHJ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KH54 NHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KH54 NHJ registered?

KH54 NHJ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is KH54 NHJ safe to buy?

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