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RF54 VBM

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,912 mi
Last recorded120,912 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 VBM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 120,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 111,955 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2017 111,955 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 103,049 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 103,049 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 88,060 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 77,676 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 72,314 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 72,314 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2012 65,558 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 65,551 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 57,692 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 57,687 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 48,489 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 41,508 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 35,406 miles

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

Oil leak

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 VBM is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VBM, 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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What year was RF54 VBM registered?

RF54 VBM is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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