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RD04 AUU

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,477 mi
Last recorded154,477 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD04 AUU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2021 154,477 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 154,369 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all suspension parts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 146,045 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 134,448 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 121,159 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 121,159 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 109,600 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 99,817 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2014 99,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 89,680 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s mirror glass damaged

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Nov 2013 89,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s mirror glass damaged

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Oct 2012 79,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

hi level stop lamp not working

your vehicle has only just met the front brake imbalance requirements, it may require adjustment or repair

Fail 22 Oct 2012 79,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

hi level stop lamp not working

Pass 21 Oct 2011 69,713 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 69,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 54,621 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 48,871 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 48,871 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 41,740 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 33,014 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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RD04 AUU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RD04 AUU, 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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What year was RD04 AUU registered?

RD04 AUU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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