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RF54 UUJ

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,756 mi
Last recorded114,756 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 114,756 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 109,328 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 104,652 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 104,652 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 104,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) flex to caliper (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) flex to caliper (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure at bracket to main axle (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

shields and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2016 99,647 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on edges

Both rear tyre valves are slightly perished

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test may be obscuring some components

Nearside front and offside front brake flexys slightly perished

Parking brake may benefit from some attention

Fail 27 Apr 2016 99,647 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam AIM NOT CHECKED (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres are wearing on edges

Both rear tyre valves are slightly perished

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test may be obscuring some components

Nearside front and offside front brake flexys slightly perished

Parking brake may benefit from some attention

Pass 31 Mar 2015 93,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2015 93,083 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 84,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front and offside front lower suspension arm front bushes slightly worn

Offside rear tyre has 4mm of tread left and wearing on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has 2-3 mm of tread left and wearing on edges

Fail 2 Apr 2014 84,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front and offside front lower suspension arm front bushes slightly worn

Offside rear tyre has 4mm of tread left and wearing on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has 2-3 mm of tread left and wearing on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2013 75,766 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 75,759 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 30 Apr 2012 66,113 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 58,375 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 51,480 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 44,918 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 40,726 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 UUJ is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue 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 UUJ, 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 UUJ registered?

RF54 UUJ is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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