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LK54 RKU

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,401 mi
Last recorded85,401 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 RKU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 85,401 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 85,374 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2016 85,273 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 85,252 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 85,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 78,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front brake flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2014 73,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges advise tracking check

engine management light on

Fail 12 Mar 2014 72,881 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges advise tracking check

engine management light on

Pass 18 Mar 2013 63,004 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 52,504 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 44,810 miles

slight sticking of nearside rear handbrake operation(vehile tested in -4 icy ,conditions)advise recheck or inspection at soonest service

wear on all brake discs,exact condition of inner brake pads unknown

Pass 4 Dec 2009 34,335 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 19,773 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2007 16,606 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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LK54 RKU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LK54 RKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK54 RKU registered?

LK54 RKU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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