MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,655 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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))
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
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
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)
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)
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.
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.
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.
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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)
rear brake pads wearing thin.
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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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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