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SH54 KSV

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

155,089 mi
Last recorded155,089 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 KSV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 155,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 142,822 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 129,454 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 116,890 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 107,103 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 96,712 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 86,403 miles

Front Both tyres slightly worn on outer edges

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 71,893 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 63,831 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 61,294 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 58,742 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 54,959 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 50,971 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 46,866 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 42,225 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 36,466 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 36,436 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 30,443 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 24,262 miles

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

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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SH54 KSV is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 SH54 KSV, 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 SH54 KSV registered?

SH54 KSV is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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