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RA54 XST

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,775 mi
Last recorded136,775 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 XST
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 136,775 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 133,865 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hose slightly damaged all 4 slightly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 131,199 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 125,366 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 125,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 118,448 miles

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

Nearside Front break sensor wire

Fail 21 Dec 2017 118,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front break sensor wire

Pass 17 Oct 2016 111,374 miles

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

n/s/f brake pad sensor damaged

tread area has damage o/s/r tyre

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2016 111,301 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake pad sensor damaged

tread area has damage o/s/r tyre

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 105,839 miles

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

n/s/f brake pad sensor damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2014 100,398 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f brake pads warning wires disconnected

Pass 10 Sep 2013 94,250 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 84,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 69,749 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 62,373 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 52,470 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 42,166 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 42,166 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 31,793 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres different size to fronts .

Fail 12 Dec 2007 31,689 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

both front tyres wearing on edges .

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 XST is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XST, 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 XST registered?

RA54 XST is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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