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RA54 XVV

2004 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,410 mi
Last recorded75,410 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 XVV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 75,410 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 75,394 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 70,346 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 70,346 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 62,968 miles

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

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

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

front tyres perishing

rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 53,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

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

Offside Front Tyre perishing

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 53,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

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

Offside Front Tyre perishing

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 46,278 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 46,227 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 46,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 44,298 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 41,524 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 41,524 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 37,351 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 37,350 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 32,266 miles

rear discs pitted

Pass 25 Jun 2009 26,362 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 20,059 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 XVV is a 2004 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XVV, 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 XVV is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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