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RA54 XVM

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,398 mi
Last recorded139,398 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 XVM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 139,398 miles

Central Front Upper engine cover fitted

Nearside Lower under trey fitted

Offside Lower under trey fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2017 134,133 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing outside edges

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

Handbrake just met requirements and may need adjustment or repair

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 120,235 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 110,620 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 110,614 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 91,804 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 82,012 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 76,196 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 65,885 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 50,291 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 36,301 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Nov 2007 36,301 miles

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

Nail in offside rear 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 XVM is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 XVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA54 XVM registered?

RA54 XVM is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 9 December 2004.

Is RA54 XVM safe to buy?

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