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BK54 EKU

2004 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,637 mi
Last recorded120,637 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 EKU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 120,637 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 114,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 104,403 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 104,403 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 101,632 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal slightly perish

Pass 5 Oct 2020 96,974 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 90,744 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 90,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 82,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2017 74,113 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 67,501 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 67,501 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 60,848 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 60,847 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 58,300 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 53,155 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 46,804 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 41,660 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 35,468 miles

ns rear wheel bent

Pass 10 Nov 2009 29,513 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 23,627 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 23,627 miles

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

OSF TYRE TREAD ON 2.00 mm ADVISE CHANGE........FRONT TYRE WEAR UNEVEN. WHEEL ALIGHMNET CHECK AND ADJUST REQUIRED. .. NSR TYRE 2MM OSR TYRE 3MM

Pass 13 Nov 2007 17,501 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 17,501 miles

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

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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BK54 EKU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK54 EKU, 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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What year was BK54 EKU registered?

BK54 EKU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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