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YY54 HLV

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

166,655 mi
Last recorded166,655 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 HLV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 166,655 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 166,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 149,628 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 149,544 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 135,762 miles

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

Front to rear brake pipes covered with plastic and plastic swollen (both)

Offside Rear brake pipe covered with plastic and plastic swollen

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Nov 2017 135,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Front to rear brake pipes covered with plastic and plastic swollen (both)

Offside Rear brake pipe covered with plastic and plastic swollen

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Sep 2016 123,852 miles

Boot cannot be opened using handle.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes swelled under protective coating but cannot be fully inspected. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Slight play in steering.

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake efficiency's only just met requirements.

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 123,852 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Level link is seized. (1.7.2)

Boot cannot be opened using handle.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes swelled under protective coating but cannot be fully inspected. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Slight play in steering.

Offside Front Tyre is close to legal limit and worn nearly through to cords on outer edge.

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake efficiency's only just met requirements.

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 113,656 miles

Both the vehicle level sensor links are seized.

Nearside Rear Lower Slight play in knuckle joint.

Offside Rear Upper Slight play in knuckle joint.

Unable to fully inspect the brake pipes due to protective coating.

Fail 3 Sep 2015 113,656 miles

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

Both the vehicle level sensor links are seized.

Front Brake discs are worn.

Nearside Rear Lower Slight play in knuckle joint.

Offside Rear Upper Slight play in knuckle joint.

Unable to fully inspect the brake pipes due to protective coating.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 105,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r b/pipe slightly deteriorated.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 89,470 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 89,468 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 76,138 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 63,062 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 63,062 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 53,786 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 13 Sep 2010 53,786 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inner edge.

rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,267 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,029 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 31,574 miles

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

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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YY54 HLV is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YY54 HLV, 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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YY54 HLV is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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