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KH54 VNZ

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

312,200 mi
Last recorded312,200 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 312,200 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 312,200 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 301,429 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 184,561 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 184,561 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 182,417 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 182,417 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 177,469 miles

inner road wheel rims slightly distorted offside and nearside front

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 5 Sep 2019 177,469 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

inner road wheel rims slightly distorted offside and nearside front

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 2 Jul 2018 161,916 miles

both front flexy brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2018 161,733 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

both front flexy brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2017 146,531 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 135,094 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 133,069 miles

CAR HAS A PLASTIC UNDER TRAY

Fail 23 Feb 2016 133,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

CAR HAS A PLASTIC UNDER TRAY

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

BRAKE FLUID LIGHT ON

Pass 21 Dec 2013 114,666 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 104,589 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 93,389 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)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 84,432 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 84,432 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 75,756 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 64,248 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wear on inside and outside edges

Pass 23 Nov 2007 49,670 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 VNZ 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 69.6%.

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 VNZ, 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 KH54 VNZ registered?

KH54 VNZ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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