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MH54 KLC

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,748 mi
Last recorded142,748 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 KLC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 142,748 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 134,170 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 123,748 miles

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

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 21 Jul 2018 123,748 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 110,290 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 110,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 103,314 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Front brake discs and pads worn.

Front brake flexi hoses perished.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 92,824 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 92,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 84,703 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 84,700 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

cuts in o/s/f tyre inner side wall.

Fail 14 Oct 2013 74,117 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly worn

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 74,117 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly worn

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 49,768 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 38,822 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 26,883 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 17,761 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 14,912 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 12,277 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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MH54 KLC is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MH54 KLC, 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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MH54 KLC is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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