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RA54 YJK

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,438 mi
Last recorded119,438 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 YJK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 119,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides rear arm (2.4.G.2)

red brake warning light stays on.

Fail 17 Jun 2017 119,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides rear arm (2.4.G.2)

red brake warning light stays on.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 115,496 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4 mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak on top of cylinder head filler cap was loose

Fail 31 May 2016 115,423 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure no tread and misshaped and has wires showing tpm light on (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4 mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak on top of cylinder head filler cap was loose

Pass 21 Feb 2015 109,409 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 103,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Handbrake warning light light illuminated.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Tyre pressure light illuminated indicating a fault.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 98,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres on 3mm ,near side rear wearing on inside edge.

slight play in near and off sides top control arms.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 85,238 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 85,060 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 72,587 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 55,542 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 51,608 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 45,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side front tyre 2.5mm only.

Off side front tyre 2mm only.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 31,021 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 YJK is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YJK, 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 YJK is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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