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RA54 CPV

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,620 mi
Last recorded152,620 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 CPV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 152,620 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 152,620 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 150,375 miles

advise handbrake adjustment

Fail 11 Jun 2015 204,937 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2015 204,909 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

prop-shaft rear flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2013 179,921 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chip in windscreen

front wiper blades are starting to smear

nearside rear tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 15 Aug 2012 156,276 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

chip in windscreen

offside front tyre is slightly worn on the outer edge

offside rear upper suspension arm bush is worn

Fail 10 Aug 2012 155,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

chip in windscreen

offside front tyre is slightly worn on the outer edge

offside rear upper suspension arm bush is worn

Pass 12 Jul 2011 132,131 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 131,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 13 May 2010 107,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

chips in windscreen

o/s/f mirror cover missing

Pass 13 May 2010 107,836 miles

chips in windscreen

o/s/f mirror cover missing

Pass 6 Jan 2009 72,482 miles

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

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

propshaft cover insecure at one fixing

Pass 3 Jan 2008 48,301 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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RA54 CPV is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RA54 CPV, 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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RA54 CPV is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 19 November 2004.

Is RA54 CPV safe to buy?

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