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RA54 WXP

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,938 mi
Last recorded85,938 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 WXP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 85,938 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 78,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 78,567 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 74,750 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 69,328 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 68,095 miles

Central Exhaust Heat Shield Lose

Engine Management Light Illuminated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 65,221 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 63,530 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall worn

rear brake pipes outer coating corroded

under shields fitted restricting view

Fail 27 Jul 2020 63,530 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall worn

rear brake pipes outer coating corroded

under shields fitted restricting view

Pass 7 Aug 2019 62,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 61,963 miles

Nearside Rear Inner cut not to cord

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

Offside Front Outer cut not to cord

Pass 1 Aug 2016 60,864 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 59,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 59,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 57,256 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 57,256 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 56,361 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 55,663 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 54,591 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2010 53,780 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 53,765 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 51,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm

Pass 23 Sep 2008 47,529 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 37,886 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 37,885 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake pads getting low n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

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 WXP is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WXP, 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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What year was RA54 WXP registered?

RA54 WXP is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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