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Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Body under cover & engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
Engine oil level low
Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side (by fuel tank mounting) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Body under cover & engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
Engine oil level low
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Attention please (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has travel
Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both side (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side (by fuel tank mounting) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
under body & engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected offside (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
under body & engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
engine cover and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both front (4.2.A.1a)
child seat fitted nearside rear
engine covers and undertrays fitted
engine oil on minimum
exhaust bracket replaced with a jubille clip
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front brake hoses are cracking
offside rear brake is slightly binding
rear brake discs are lipped
rear brake pads are low
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
both front brake hoses are cracking
offside rear brake is slightly binding
rear brake discs are lipped
rear brake pads are low
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake warning light illuminated.
Nearside parking brake, slight lower effort recorded, recommend further inspection.
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside parking brake, slight lower effort recorded, recommend further inspection.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front and Rear Brake disc's lipped and worn
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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RA54 YKV is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 YKV, 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 YKV is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 9 December 2004.
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