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SP54 XHZ

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

56,963 mi
Last recorded56,963 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 XHZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 56,963 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 56,962 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective mid/rear (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect rocker gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake discs surface corrosion

tpms light on

Pass 5 Apr 2025 54,810 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 53,587 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured slight (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 52,278 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 50,555 miles

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

sill and floor covers fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2022 50,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

cover sills and under trays fitted

o/s/r brake disc has corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2021 48,515 miles

cover sills and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2020 46,754 miles

Sill cover/Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2019 45,076 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 43,491 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre starting to split towards outer edge around circumference of tyre

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

Plastic undertrays fitted

Sill covers fitted

Slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 23 Feb 2017 41,814 miles

cover sills and under trays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2017 41,814 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

cover sills and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 40,001 miles

engine covers, cover sills and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 38,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills fitted

oil leak at rear of engine

Pass 24 Feb 2014 36,701 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 31,700 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 15 Feb 2012 29,557 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 24,283 miles

most of under car covered in plastic trim unable to check brake pipes

Pass 22 Feb 2010 21,916 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 18,059 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 13,288 miles

n/s/f tyre is wearing on edge

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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SP54 XHZ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 SP54 XHZ, 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 SP54 XHZ registered?

SP54 XHZ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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