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YH54 BKX

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,969 mi
Last recorded143,969 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 BKX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 143,969 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 142,278 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 136,396 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 124,772 miles

Exhaust heat sheild adrift/loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 124,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust heat sheild adrift/loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 103,483 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 103,479 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 79,991 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 79,991 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 77,551 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 77,551 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 68,785 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 68,785 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 65,031 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 65,019 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 51,409 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 40,279 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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YH54 BKX is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YH54 BKX, 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 YH54 BKX registered?

YH54 BKX is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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