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EF54 RUU

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

209,014 mi
Last recorded209,014 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 RUU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 209,014 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 209,013 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 175,981 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 175,981 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 149,320 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Jan 2021 143,473 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 135,862 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 129,667 miles

covers fitted stopping full view of testable items

Pass 18 Nov 2017 123,986 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2017 123,986 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 113,868 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn more than offside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush rear pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 99,425 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 90,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 90,358 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 78,705 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 74,400 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 69,928 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 65,808 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 63,870 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 60,810 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has split in treads under 25mm.

nearside rear tyre has split in treads under 25mm.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 51,783 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 37,227 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 37,227 miles

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

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 RUU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RUU, 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 RUU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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