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RF54 UBU

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,309 mi
Last recorded172,309 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 172,309 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 172,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

o/s/r & n/s/r handbrake efficiency low

Pass 9 Dec 2017 160,346 miles

parking brake in need of adjustment

Fail 6 Dec 2017 160,333 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both front (1.4.A.2h)

parking brake in need of adjustment

Pass 9 Dec 2016 156,299 miles

rear tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 9 Dec 2015 149,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Dec 2015 149,860 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Dec 2014 140,200 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 130,337 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 116,321 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 5 Jan 2012 104,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 87,764 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 87,764 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 69,053 miles

both front brake flexi hoses slightly cracked

both rear tyres low

Fail 6 Jan 2010 69,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both front brake flexi hoses slightly cracked

both rear tyres low

Pass 2 Jan 2009 51,614 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 51,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 33,839 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 UBU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UBU, 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 UBU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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