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YE54 HYG

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

203,579 mi
Last recorded203,579 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 HYG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 203,579 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 203,571 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 235,178 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 220,282 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front coil spring not quite seating correctly

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears leaking but not excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 May 2019 220,266 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rears cracking to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front coil spring not quite seating correctly

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears leaking but not excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 213,186 miles

Front and rear suspension corroded.

Pass 25 May 2017 203,749 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 189,420 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 186,471 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2014 186,466 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2013 186,463 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

handbrake travel high

Pass 1 Nov 2012 168,728 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 159,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 147,697 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 137,308 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 127,498 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 19,744 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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YE54 HYG is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YE54 HYG, 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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YE54 HYG is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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