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YK54 HDD

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,431 mi
Last recorded90,431 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 HDD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 90,431 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 87,716 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 87,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 84,077 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 79,593 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 73,401 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))

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

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 1 Sep 2018 65,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT OF 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO THE 1.6 LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

TYRE PRESSURE LAMP ON DASH

VEHICLE FITTED WITH UNDER TRAYS

Fail 31 Aug 2018 65,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose porous BRAKE FLEX PERISHED (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose porous BRAKE FLEX PERISHED. (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT OF 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO THE 1.6 LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

TYRE PRESSURE LAMP ON DASH

VEHICLE FITTED WITH UNDER TRAYS

Pass 30 Aug 2017 54,357 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 53,156 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 50,866 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted nsf. prevents full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2014 48,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 46,803 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 46,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 44,710 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 43,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2010 41,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 38,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2008 32,340 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 26,856 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 26,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front tyres starting to scrub on outer edges

Pass 11 Sep 2007 26,843 miles

both front tyres starting to scrubb on outer edges

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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YK54 HDD is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YK54 HDD, 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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YK54 HDD is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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