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RA04 CHS

2015 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,609 mi
Last recorded73,609 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 CHS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 73,609 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 73,577 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 64,793 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 55,563 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 50,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake Reaction Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake Reaction Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Wiper blades - smearing

Fail 22 Sep 2022 50,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake Reaction Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake Reaction Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Wiper blades - smearing

Pass 21 Sep 2021 46,495 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 43,015 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wipers smearing screen

Pass 24 Aug 2019 38,090 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 38,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 33,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 21,220 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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RA04 CHS is a 2015 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 56,516 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 RA04 CHS, 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 11 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RA04 CHS registered?

RA04 CHS is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2015.

Is RA04 CHS safe to buy?

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