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CA54 RGY

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,818 mi
Last recorded150,818 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 RGY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 150,818 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 143,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 24 Apr 2020 143,941 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 127,872 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 120,150 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 120,144 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 110,894 miles

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

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

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 3 May 2016 110,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2015 98,316 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 97,942 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 82,684 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 70,725 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 1 Feb 2012 65,587 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 57,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 45,686 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 38,536 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 32,749 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 31,968 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 RGY is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RGY, 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 RGY is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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