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LS54 HGY

2004 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

129,465 mi
Last recorded129,465 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 129,465 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 129,185 miles

Front under tray fitted

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 125,242 miles

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

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

Rear subframe and components corroded.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2021 124,689 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 124,665 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2020 124,117 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 124,097 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 122,917 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 122,094 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin WORN OUT !!!!!!! (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear GROOVES WORN IN TYRE SIDEWALLS

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 26 Jan 2017 120,662 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BRAKE PADS WORN OUT (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 118,991 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 109,442 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 107,411 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 101,410 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 95,382 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 80,475 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 80,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 68,232 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 58,204 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 42,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 42,055 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 HGY is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HGY, 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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LS54 HGY is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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