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RA54 XAR

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

163,132 mi
Last recorded163,132 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 163,132 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 138,290 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 132,052 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2021 127,912 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 127,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 122,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 122,312 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 118,187 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 118,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2017 112,355 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Sep 2017 112,355 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 outer shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2016 100,439 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 100,437 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 82,898 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2015 82,898 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 61,642 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 54,505 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 48,765 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 43,186 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 36,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 29,284 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 22,084 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 22,082 miles

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

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

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 XAR is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XAR, 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 XAR is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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