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OE54 HCN

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,571 mi
Last recorded140,571 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 HCN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 140,571 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 140,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2024 139,216 miles

Nearside Rear suspension arms in poor condition

Rear Tyres worn heavily on inner edges STRONG ADVISORY

Rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2024 139,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear suspension arms in poor condition

Rear Tyres worn heavily on inner edges STRONG ADVISORY

Rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2023 136,769 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2023 136,769 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt slight bent (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front wipers not tested for clearing screen washers not working

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 136,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also bent (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 134,264 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 132,750 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 132,743 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 132,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 132,033 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 129,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 129,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 118,796 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 118,795 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 112,548 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 107,583 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 101,566 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 99,893 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 97,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise fuel tank straps showing signs wear

Pass 7 Dec 2011 87,827 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 75,985 miles

no power to log in

Pass 4 Jan 2010 66,443 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 56,046 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 43,448 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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OE54 HCN is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OE54 HCN, 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 OE54 HCN registered?

OE54 HCN is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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