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NH54 WTE

2004 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,606 mi
Last recorded89,606 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH54 WTE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2022 89,606 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 81,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Jan 2021 81,615 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jul 2019 66,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Osr Flexi Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Tpms Light On

Fail 8 Jul 2019 66,536 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air Bag Warning Light On (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Seat Belt Warning Lamp On (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Osr Flexi Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Tpms Light On

Pass 23 Jun 2018 57,640 miles

tps ligt on

Fail 22 Jun 2018 57,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

tps ligt on

Pass 5 Jun 2017 48,673 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-chassis / Under-body / Suspension / Exhaust & Brake components Corroded.

Fail 5 Jun 2017 48,673 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-chassis / Under-body / Suspension / Exhaust & Brake components Corroded.

Pass 27 Jul 2016 45,129 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 39,155 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 39,155 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2014 31,496 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 29,247 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 26,200 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 22,278 miles

n/s/f tyre 2/6/4mm

n/s/r tyre 2/2/2mm

o/s/r tyre 3/2/2mm

rear washer inop

Pass 13 Oct 2010 19,566 miles

chip in windscreen

rear tyres 2/3mm

Pass 11 Nov 2009 17,085 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 13,363 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 9,173 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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NH54 WTE is a 2004 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NH54 WTE, 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 NH54 WTE registered?

NH54 WTE is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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