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EF54 RRO

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

179,188 mi
Last recorded179,188 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 RRO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 179,188 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 169,611 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 158,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 153,103 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 144,053 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 143,658 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 128,147 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 108,522 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 98,837 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 91,262 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 86,044 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 76,191 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 69,677 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 69,677 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 61,801 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2009 54,042 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 45,475 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 45,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 36,302 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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EF54 RRO is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EF54 RRO, 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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EF54 RRO is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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