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FA54 RMV

2004 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

67,293 mi
Last recorded67,293 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 RMV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 67,293 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

front exhaust flange nuts rotten/corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2020 62,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front offside and nearside also rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 60,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2018 57,592 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 53,041 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2016 48,803 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2015 43,889 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 38,060 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 32,391 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 27,136 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 20,201 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 19,510 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 13,360 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 13,360 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 9,722 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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FA54 RMV is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FA54 RMV, 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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What year was FA54 RMV registered?

FA54 RMV is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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