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KH54 OVK

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

283,886 mi
Last recorded283,886 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH54 OVK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 283,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 283,886 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Insecure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 169,813 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

TPMS on

Fail 5 Oct 2022 169,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS on

Pass 8 Sep 2021 160,232 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 160,220 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 150,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 139,204 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 May 2018 139,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2017 129,651 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 129,532 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken at top (2.4.C.1a)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 122,542 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 122,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 118,299 miles

both rear tyres 2.0mm

Fail 8 May 2015 118,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres 2.0mm

Pass 28 Apr 2014 113,726 miles

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

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

near side front tyre 2.0mm

Fail 28 Apr 2014 113,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 107,036 miles

near side front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 24 Apr 2013 107,036 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

near side front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 1 May 2012 99,137 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 89,216 miles

both rear tyres 2.0mm

Pass 1 May 2010 79,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

advise engine bay covers fitted

advise engine under tray fitted / full floor trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2009 67,122 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 58,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 47,682 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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

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KH54 OVK is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OVK, 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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KH54 OVK is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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