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CU54 RCO

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

137,766 mi
Last recorded137,766 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 RCO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 137,766 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 130,805 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 130,803 miles

Emissions not tested Unable to open bonnet to check oil level (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

TPMS indicates under-inflated tyre/s

Pass 22 Sep 2021 125,257 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 122,069 miles

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

both front jacking blocks missing

Pass 28 Jan 2020 116,300 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 116,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 108,449 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jan 2019 108,441 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2018 100,824 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 100,824 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 92,789 miles

minor wear in both rear upper arm bushes

nsr tyre 3mm

Pass 21 Jan 2016 85,887 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 85,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement wheel hard to rotate (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 77,349 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 74,762 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 67,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2012 67,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 53,785 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 53,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 41,912 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 24,527 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 16,548 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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CU54 RCO is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CU54 RCO, 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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CU54 RCO is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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