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RA54 WYM

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

102,135 mi
Last recorded102,135 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 102,135 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 98,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 95,941 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 92,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 89,286 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 86,332 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 84,808 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 81,595 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 78,523 miles

n/s/f tyre tread worn low on the outer section

Pass 21 Nov 2016 75,157 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 75,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 71,534 miles

both front brake hoses outer casings perishing

parking brake effort low

Fail 25 Nov 2015 71,534 miles

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

both front brake hoses outer casings perishing

parking brake effort low

Pass 25 Nov 2014 66,135 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 59,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 53,404 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner outer edges.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 43,272 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 37,154 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 29,746 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 23,599 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 23,598 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 18,310 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges and perishing/cracking

oil leak from engine/turbo

screw in o/s/f tyre

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 WYM is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WYM, 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 WYM registered?

RA54 WYM is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 2 December 2004.

Is RA54 WYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA54 WYM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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