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RA54 VGF

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,588 mi
Last recorded175,588 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 VGF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 175,588 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2016 166,324 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 156,216 miles

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

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2015 156,207 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2014 144,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gear box has oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

head light leveler, linkage worn

o/s head light is slightly dimmer than n/s

o/s rear tyre worn has damage on side wall

Pass 23 Oct 2014 144,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gear box has oil leak

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

head light leveler, linkage worn

o/s head light is slightly dimmer than n/s

o/s rear tyre worn has damage on side wall

Pass 31 Oct 2013 137,167 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 137,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 126,988 miles

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

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

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

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

dsc warning showing.

Fail 31 Oct 2012 126,957 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

dsc warning showing.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 118,085 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 107,881 miles

o/s head lamp is not so bright as n/s

Pass 3 Nov 2009 101,113 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 89,167 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 63,193 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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

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RA54 VGF is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VGF, 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 VGF is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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