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YH54 MYU

2004 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,992 mi
Last recorded73,992 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 MYU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 73,992 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 72,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

co fluctuating on second fast idle

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2023 67,657 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 67,657 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 67,645 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 62,517 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 60,476 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 60,476 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2020 55,022 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 46,257 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2018 35,413 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2017 31,695 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 23,738 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 18,156 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 18,156 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 17,310 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 16,265 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 16,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2013 16,009 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 13,381 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 13,036 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 11,481 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 9,405 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 7,721 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 5,493 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 MYU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH54 MYU, 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 YH54 MYU registered?

YH54 MYU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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