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NH54 WUR

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,055 mi
Last recorded163,055 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH54 WUR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 163,055 miles

Front brake flexi hoses - heavily perished

Fail 4 Nov 2020 163,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front brake flexi hoses - heavily perished

Pass 30 Oct 2019 157,054 miles

Front brake pads - appear worn low

Front flexi brake hoses - heavily perished

Offside Front shock absorber - leaking

tyre pressure monitor light - on - pre 2012 DOR

Fail 25 Oct 2019 157,053 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar fractured snapped @ off side (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads - appear worn low

Front flexi brake hoses - heavily perished

Nearside Front tyre - nail in shoulder

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

Offside Front shock absorber - leaking

Offside Rear tyre - low tread depth and nail in tread

eml on - pre 07/08 DOR

tyre pressure monitor light - on - pre 2012 DOR

Pass 16 Oct 2018 150,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 138,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake slight bind

Plastic under trays fitted

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 120,480 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under bonnet covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 99,748 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under bonnet covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2014 77,716 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 77,716 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 62,381 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 62,381 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 62,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 57,763 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 57,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres worn at edges

Pass 22 Dec 2011 52,005 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 45,276 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 39,284 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 32,656 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 25,681 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 25,681 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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 WUR is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WUR, 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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NH54 WUR is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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