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RF54 AVU

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

130,300 mi
Last recorded130,300 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 AVU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 130,300 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 126,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

all tyres starting to perish in tread

Pass 23 May 2019 120,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 114,904 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 109,446 miles

Offside obligatory indirect vision device deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 103,752 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 99,121 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 94,293 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 90,828 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 85,788 miles

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

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

noise from rear brakes/hubs when rotated

Pass 4 Apr 2011 83,186 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 83,186 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 73,647 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 57,196 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 48,169 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 34,542 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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RF54 AVU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RF54 AVU, 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 RF54 AVU registered?

RF54 AVU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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