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WL54 HHJ

2004 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

196,294 mi
Last recorded196,294 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 HHJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 196,294 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 189,509 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 180,031 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 174,906 miles

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 174,906 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 166,664 miles

Slight oil leak

TPS warning lamp illuminated, but reset at time of test

Fail 15 Nov 2018 166,664 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Slight oil leak

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

TPS warning lamp illuminated, but reset at time of test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Partially refilled at time of test (water only) (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 159,328 miles

Plastic covers fitted to vehicle underside

Fail 21 Nov 2017 159,328 miles

Plastic covers fitted to vehicle underside

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 148,389 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 148,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 130,499 miles

top and bottom guards

Fail 4 Nov 2015 130,486 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

top and bottom guards

Pass 21 Nov 2014 117,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2014 117,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 109,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 101,330 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2012 101,329 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2011 95,630 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 86,731 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 75,722 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 62,767 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 46,915 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside 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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WL54 HHJ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WL54 HHJ, 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 WL54 HHJ registered?

WL54 HHJ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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