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AO54 HBY

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,092 mi
Last recorded134,092 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 HBY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 134,092 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 124,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 118,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 114,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 109,945 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 109,945 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 101,091 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 93,618 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 85,164 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 85,164 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 78,331 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 70,000 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 62,761 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 62,761 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 54,845 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 45,439 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)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

slight play in o/s/r upper link arm inner bush

Pass 28 Sep 2009 38,341 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,291 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 21,865 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres bald 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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AO54 HBY is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AO54 HBY, 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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AO54 HBY is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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