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RA54 XZX

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

148,133 mi
Last recorded148,133 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 XZX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 148,133 miles

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged

surface rust.

Fail 12 Oct 2023 148,128 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface rust.

Pass 15 Feb 2023 147,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 143,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2022 143,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2021 139,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2021 139,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2020 135,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed suggest attention (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed suggest attention (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil around engine

Pass 23 Jan 2019 123,556 miles

Front flexi brake hoses have been positioned better

Fail 22 Jan 2019 123,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted chaffing on inner wing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted chaffed on inner wing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poor pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 115,309 miles

Shields limiting inspection

Fail 5 Feb 2018 115,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Shields limiting inspection

Pass 22 Jan 2017 107,995 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 104,800 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 98,415 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 85,076 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 85,076 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 72,466 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing thin

Fail 19 May 2012 61,127 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 61,127 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 51,193 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 44,418 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 44,402 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 34,078 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 23,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XZX is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XZX, 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 XZX registered?

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

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