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LS54 HFA

2004 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 HFA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 136,810 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 110,035 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 110,035 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 99,298 miles

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 92,370 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 82,684 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 82,684 miles

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)

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs worn

Pass 9 Oct 2013 74,106 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Oct 2012 67,196 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 58,714 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 50,095 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 40,978 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 32,548 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 21,846 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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LS54 HFA is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LS54 HFA, 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 LS54 HFA registered?

LS54 HFA is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 24 November 2004.

Is LS54 HFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS54 HFA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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