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CA54 KNF

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,690 mi
Last recorded71,690 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 KNF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2026 71,690 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner and outer edge tyre wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 65,908 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 65,906 miles

Road wheel fixing missing X4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 60,768 miles

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

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On both sides on both pipes on both ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over and suspension components on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On both ends on both pipes on both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 56,937 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All over and suspension components and coverd in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 53,257 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 53,257 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 50,686 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 50,686 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 48,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 44,446 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 40,990 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 38,697 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 36,964 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear puncture

Pass 7 Jan 2015 35,968 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 32,360 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 30,928 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 29,627 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 25,917 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 21,787 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 17,569 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 13,795 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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CA54 KNF is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CA54 KNF, 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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CA54 KNF is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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