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RF54 FKJ

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,742 mi
Last recorded147,742 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 FKJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 147,742 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 147,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 143,249 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS WEEPING

BOTH REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S/F BRAKE BINDING

N/S/F JACKING POINT MISSING

N/S/R OUTER BRAKE PAD WORN LOW

N/S/R TYRE INFLATION LOW

O/S/R TYRE TREAD DEPTH ON OR APPROACHING WEAR MARKERS

VIEW OF TESTABLE ITEMS RESTRICTED BY ENGINE AND UNDER FLOOR COVERS

Fail 20 Oct 2016 146,246 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS WEEPING

BOTH REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S/F BRAKE BINDING

N/S/F JACKING POINT MISSING

N/S/R OUTER BRAKE PAD WORN LOW

N/S/R TYRE INFLATION LOW

O/S/R TYRE TREAD DEPTH ON OR APPROACHING WEAR MARKERS

VIEW OF TESTABLE ITEMS RESTRICTED BY ENGINE AND UNDER FLOOR COVERS

Pass 22 Oct 2015 137,996 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 137,995 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 131,618 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 120,676 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish.

Pass 5 Jan 2013 106,823 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 98,745 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 92,271 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 92,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 81,449 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 57,272 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 FKJ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF54 FKJ registered?

RF54 FKJ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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