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AX54 KHT

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

84,155 mi
Last recorded84,155 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 KHT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 84,155 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 84,155 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Limit 0.200 Actual 0.382 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 83,687 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 83,169 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 82,676 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 82,465 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear number plate slightly damaged

Fail 9 Aug 2021 82,465 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2020 82,300 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 82,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 81,588 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 77,084 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 72,710 miles

rear brakes worn

Pass 11 Aug 2016 68,759 miles

front tyres 2mm edges

nearside rear tyre perished and 1.6mm inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2016 68,759 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres 2mm edges

nearside rear tyre perished and 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2015 65,084 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 60,752 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 55,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

poor vision of some brakes and rear spring seats

Pass 28 Apr 2012 52,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2011 46,573 miles

front and rear pads worn low

Pass 10 Apr 2010 41,425 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 36,309 miles

bonnet safty catch was siezed

n/s/f road wheel has had considerable impact damage

park brake slightly noisey when tested on RBT

Pass 11 Apr 2008 31,477 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 31,477 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AX54 KHT is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AX54 KHT, 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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AX54 KHT is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 17 December 2004.

Is AX54 KHT safe to buy?

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