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RA54 YUF

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,099 mi
Last recorded156,099 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 YUF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 156,099 miles

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

full under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2022 156,094 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

full under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 147,161 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 142,996 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 140,147 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 138,028 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 138,025 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 127,709 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 127,709 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 111,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 102,375 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 102,327 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2014 89,483 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 89,483 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 74,794 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 68,623 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 60,104 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 49,579 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 39,455 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 31,960 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

sill covers fitted

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 YUF is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YUF, 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 YUF is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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