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EF54 RVM

2004 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

86,802 mi
Last recorded86,802 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 RVM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2026 86,802 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all four tyre starting to crack and perish

oi leaks under engine

Pass 5 Oct 2024 86,672 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 85,982 miles

Nearside Front brake hose cracking

Nearside Front tyre cracking between tread

Offside Front brake hose cracking

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

oil leak under engine unable to see due to undertray

slight blue smoke from exhaust when engine revved up but emissions passed ok

Pass 2 Jul 2021 85,214 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 84,635 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 84,484 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 84,266 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 84,266 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 83,645 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 83,645 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 83,079 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 82,560 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 81,972 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 81,972 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 75,791 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 75,791 miles

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)

205/50r17 98w nokian run flats

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 62,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise :both front brake hoses replaced when front brake pads replaced

Fail 17 Jan 2012 62,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise :both front brake hoses replaced when front brake pads replaced

Pass 30 Dec 2010 46,205 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 38,106 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 31,032 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 23,331 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 14,849 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 RVM is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EF54 RVM, 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 RVM is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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