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LS54 JHF

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,663 mi
Last recorded161,663 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 JHF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 161,663 miles

Front Brake discs lipped

Front Tyres wearing on both edges

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber misted with oil

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

Various rear suspensions bushes perishing

Fail 29 Apr 2019 161,663 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake discs lipped

Front Tyres wearing on both edges

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber misted with oil

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

Rear Brake discs lipped

Various rear suspensions bushes perishing

Pass 1 May 2018 140,782 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2018 140,782 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)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2017 117,414 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 115,442 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2015 107,029 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 99,940 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 92,537 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear washers n/w

Pass 26 Oct 2012 85,413 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 78,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 78,105 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 71,518 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 71,518 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 61,437 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 61,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 47,787 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2008 36,107 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 JHF is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LS54 JHF, 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 JHF is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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