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RA54 XSV

2004 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,237 mi
Last recorded101,237 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 XSV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 101,237 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Offside and Nearside tyre cracked outer sidewall

Undertray fitted

Undertray insecure

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 101,237 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Oil leak ()

Rear Offside and Nearside tyre cracked outer sidewall

Undertray fitted

Undertray insecure

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 101,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2015 93,498 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 85,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle slighlty smoking

Pass 31 Dec 2013 82,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Jan 2013 78,606 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 5 Dec 2011 71,335 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 59,459 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 59,459 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2009 49,605 miles

screen chipped

Pass 23 Oct 2008 38,593 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 27,901 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 XSV is a 2004 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XSV, 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 XSV registered?

RA54 XSV is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is RA54 XSV safe to buy?

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