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RA54 YMK

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,096 mi
Last recorded100,096 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 YMK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 100,096 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 94,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 94,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 84,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2018 77,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished/splitting (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracking and balding on inner edge

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

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

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

Oil leak alot of traces of oil and varouis leaks ()

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 24 Apr 2018 77,091 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge deep cut and slight buldge,tyre size is 195/55/R16 v rated run flat style tyre (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished/splitting (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracking and balding on inner edge

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

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

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

Oil leak alot of traces of oil and varouis leaks ()

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Apr 2017 71,231 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn

baby seats rear

Fail 21 Apr 2017 71,231 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn

baby seats rear

Pass 8 Apr 2016 67,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing complete inspection of belt and fittings

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 62,924 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2015 62,924 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2014 59,835 miles

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO CRACK ON TREAD PATTERN

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 56,033 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn out inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2013 56,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn out inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2012 51,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2012 51,872 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2011 47,005 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 46,975 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 46,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 41,127 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 32,766 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 23,578 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 YMK is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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