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WK54 HHU

2004 BMW 120

Brown Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

86,066 mi
Last recorded86,066 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 HHU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 86,066 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 81,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 75,908 miles

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

offside rear handbrake efficiency reduced

Pass 17 Feb 2023 71,009 miles

3 rear seat belts slightly frayed

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 60,757 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 51,144 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 48,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 48,447 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 46,193 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 43,183 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 38,186 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 38,186 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 33,772 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 29,343 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 21,443 miles

Centre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 18,190 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 14,545 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 10,543 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 8,471 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 5,429 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 4,337 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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WK54 HHU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Brown 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 WK54 HHU, 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 WK54 HHU registered?

WK54 HHU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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