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RF54 FKH

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

145,292 mi
Last recorded145,292 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 FKH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 145,292 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 145,292 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 138,247 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 138,247 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 133,455 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 133,455 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 129,808 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 122,517 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 119,871 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats ()

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 117,718 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

Offside Rear tyre slight wear outer edge

Fail 27 Jun 2018 117,716 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

Offside Rear tyre slight wear outer edge

Pass 28 Jun 2017 114,720 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 109,431 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 96,356 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 96,356 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 87,471 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2012 75,754 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 59,544 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 52,457 miles

deep cuts evident in front tyres.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,611 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 38,611 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advanced cuts in tyre treads of n/s/rear & o/s/front

Pass 10 Nov 2007 28,107 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 28,104 miles

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

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

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

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 FKH is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RF54 FKH, 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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RF54 FKH is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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