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RA54 WRE

2004 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,348 mi
Last recorded75,348 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 WRE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 75,348 miles

underbody has corrosion

vehicle fitted with undertrays

Fail 5 Jul 2019 75,348 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

underbody has corrosion

vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 30 Jun 2018 73,026 miles

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

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

Under body corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2018 73,021 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under body corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 67,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 57,039 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 50,046 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 41,877 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 41,877 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 43,769 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 40,352 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012
Pass 15 Apr 2011 35,444 miles

undertrays damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2010 33,536 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 28,446 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 21,181 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 13,851 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 13,849 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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 WRE is a 2004 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RA54 WRE, 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 RA54 WRE registered?

RA54 WRE is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 1 December 2004.

Is RA54 WRE safe to buy?

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