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RA54 YSV

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

86,544 mi
Last recorded86,544 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 86,544 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 86,544 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 86,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 73,752 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 73,535 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 73,514 miles

oil leak--engine

Fail 17 Sep 2020 73,514 miles

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

missfire

oil leak--engine

Pass 11 Jun 2019 72,647 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 72,013 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 71,854 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 70,449 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 69,129 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 68,223 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 67,061 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 67,061 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 65,465 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 65,127 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 52,446 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 39,398 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 25,350 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear tyres both on 2m

Pass 24 Jun 2008 14,871 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 14,865 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 13,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Nov 2007 13,744 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 YSV is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 YSV, 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 YSV is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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