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EA54 RXY

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,595 mi
Last recorded132,595 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 RXY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 132,595 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 128,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 127,609 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 121,143 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 118,579 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 112,626 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 22 Oct 2013 112,626 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 29 Oct 2012 89,289 miles

offside rear tyre wearing

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

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

both door mirror glasses deteriorating

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 29 Oct 2012 89,289 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both door mirror glasses deteriorating

both front tyres worn on outer edges

offside rear tyre wearing

Pass 1 Nov 2011 72,771 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 72,771 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 56,218 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cut in nearside rear tyre tread

strong advisory that the nearside front brake disc is corroded (advise replacement)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 43,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

very strong advisory that the nearside front brake disc is corrodeing (advise replacement)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 35,677 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 6 Nov 2007 22,473 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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EA54 RXY is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA54 RXY, 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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EA54 RXY is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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