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RF54 UYP

2004 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,821 mi
Last recorded130,821 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 UYP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 130,821 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 120,997 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 113,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 113,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 105,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 100,850 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 91,090 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKES SLIGHTLY DRAGING, ADVISE NEEDS LOOKING AT.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall damaged ,STRONG ADVISE REPLACEMENT.

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

covers fitted to sills , inner arches, under trays and engine covers fitted.

Pass 22 Aug 2014 84,467 miles

Vehicle is requesting brake fluid change.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 78,945 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 73,353 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 68,399 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 62,259 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 62,259 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 55,177 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 45,776 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 45,756 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 UYP is a 2004 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UYP, 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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RF54 UYP is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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