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RF54 VKA

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

155,293 mi
Last recorded155,293 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 155,293 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 142,612 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2014 135,675 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2013 126,992 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 126,992 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 115,136 miles

front and rear brake pads worn.

rear tyres worn close to limit.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 95,133 miles

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

slight play felt at n/s/r wheel.

Pass 16 Oct 2010 81,902 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 58,664 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 36,601 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 23,298 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 VKA is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VKA, 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 VKA registered?

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

Is RF54 VKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF54 VKA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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