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YY54 HMU

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

69,283 mi
Last recorded69,283 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 HMU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 69,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 58,632 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 49,860 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 48,159 miles

Nearside Rear Upper sub frame arm corroded

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 48,158 miles

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened sub frame arm damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper sub frame arm corroded

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 48,158 miles

Nearside Rear sub frame arm corroded

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

Offside Rear Upper sub frame arm damaged area

Pass 24 Feb 2022 43,098 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 43,087 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 36,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 32,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 31,291 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 28,176 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 27,339 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 24,979 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal rear brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 22,653 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 20,778 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 18,480 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 16,315 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Nov 2011 16,315 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Nov 2010 14,232 miles

front tyres wearing off on edges slightly.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 12,207 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 9,987 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 8,084 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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YY54 HMU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YY54 HMU, 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 HMU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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