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RF54 UWA

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,081 mi
Last recorded128,081 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 UWA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 128,081 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 111,951 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 111,945 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2023 98,800 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 98,113 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 96,097 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Oct 2021 96,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Oct 2020 94,499 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 92,231 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 89,412 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 84,800 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017 84,793 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 79,982 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Oct 2016 79,982 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 75,404 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 69,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 65,584 miles

Both front flexi hoses starting to perish.

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

Rear brake discs pitted/corroded.

Slight oil leak.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 62,249 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 56,304 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly bald

Pass 20 Apr 2011 44,000 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 28,465 miles

advise both front tyre's wearing uneven

Fail 9 Aug 2010 28,465 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

advise both front tyre's wearing uneven

advise both rear disc's corroded on inner face

Pass 7 Oct 2009 25,486 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 20,356 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 17,498 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 UWA is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UWA, 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 UWA is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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