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RY54 HSJ

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

138,379 mi
Last recorded138,379 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 HSJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 138,379 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2025 136,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2025 136,885 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 135,538 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 134,750 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 131,718 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 128,974 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 128,250 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 128,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 115,485 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 110,051 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 98,837 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 95,931 miles

brake hoses deteriorated/perished

Pass 2 Dec 2014 86,335 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 30 Dec 2013 75,426 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 70,017 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 61,409 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 52,439 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 20 Nov 2009 43,788 miles

front + rear pads apear low

Pass 25 Nov 2008 36,253 miles

front bumper damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2007 27,395 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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RY54 HSJ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RY54 HSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY54 HSJ registered?

RY54 HSJ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is RY54 HSJ safe to buy?

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