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RA54 YJB

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,223 mi
Last recorded161,223 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 YJB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 161,223 miles

Bonnet lining insecure

General underside corrosion - suspension, chassis etc

Handbrake has freeplay & little reserve travel

Heat shields misssing (around propshaft) but not creating a fire risk

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Strong advise (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

Oil leak - engine area (strong advise)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Oct 2021 161,221 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Very white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Very white (4.4.3 (a))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Bonnet lining insecure

General underside corrosion - suspension, chassis etc

Handbrake has freeplay & little reserve travel

Heat shields misssing (around propshaft) but not creating a fire risk

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Strong advise (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

Oil leak - engine area (strong advise)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2020 151,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 144,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 144,367 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 136,251 miles

Nearside handbrake slightly low effort

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 127,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 116,375 miles

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

Oil leak ()

undertrays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Fail 6 Sep 2016 116,375 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing caliper return spring (3.5.1l)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak ()

undertrays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 107,828 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 107,828 miles

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 104,996 miles

Centre exhaust hanger broken

Fail 15 Jan 2015 104,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 98,445 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 98,445 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 92,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2012 85,568 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 78,779 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 70,758 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)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 70,743 miles

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

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

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 24 Apr 2009 57,481 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 45,155 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 42,365 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 42,365 miles

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

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

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

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 YJB is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YJB, 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 YJB is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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