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VN54 HFZ

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,010 mi
Last recorded138,010 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 HFZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 138,010 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 123,765 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2015 116,828 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under trays fitted

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 116,828 miles

Under trays fitted

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 107,459 miles

n/s door mirror smashed

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 30 Dec 2014 107,459 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s door mirror smashed

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 13 Dec 2013 99,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service light on.

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 87,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Master cylinder not visible for inspection

Sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2011 75,617 miles

Rear 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 5 Aug 2010 63,944 miles

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

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

body work damage

n/s/f door mirror glass damaged

play in n/s/r hub unit

play in o/s/r hub unit

Pass 26 Jan 2009 43,219 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 28,593 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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VN54 HFZ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VN54 HFZ, 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 VN54 HFZ registered?

VN54 HFZ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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