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EF54 RVT

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,495 mi
Last recorded182,495 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 182,495 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 182,241 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 181,770 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 175,460 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm front bush (angled arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Hose missing its clip, not secured to bracket (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 168,357 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 162,445 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 156,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 156,830 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 151,617 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 151,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Middle heat shield is adrift

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 143,717 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Heat shield is adrift.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 137,902 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 137,902 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 131,338 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 125,851 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Dec 2015 125,851 miles

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

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 119,139 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

T/C light is on.

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 119,139 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

T/C light is on.

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 112,244 miles

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

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

T/controll light is on

Fail 23 Dec 2013 112,244 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

T/controll light is on

Fail 20 Dec 2012 103,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 103,598 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 94,687 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 85,573 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 85,573 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 75,680 miles

both front tyre treads getting low (3mm)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 75,679 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both front tyre treads getting low (3mm)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 62,588 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 45,982 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 45,922 miles

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

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

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 RVT is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RVT, 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 RVT is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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