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RA54 XKB

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,739 mi
Last recorded120,739 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 XKB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 120,739 miles

both front brake flexi hoses deteriorating.

both rear and o/s/f indicator bulbs slightly discloloured.

major oil leak.

rear diff leaking.

Fail 1 Sep 2017 120,526 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front brake flexi hoses deteriorating.

both rear and o/s/f indicator bulbs slightly discloloured.

major oil leak.

rear diff leaking.

Pass 16 Sep 2016 109,099 miles

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

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

Oil leak Rear Diff ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 109,099 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system defective Auxilary belt (2.3.6)

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Rear Diff ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 103,283 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 96,180 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2013 90,733 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 84,425 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 84,425 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 76,696 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 66,871 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 66,871 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 58,849 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 48,470 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 28,838 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
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RA54 XKB is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 XKB, 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 XKB is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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