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RF54 WDN

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,606 mi
Last recorded114,606 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 WDN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 114,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 114,605 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 114,551 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 110,854 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 105,423 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 105,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 97,868 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 91,365 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 91,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 85,341 miles

Nearside Front tread cracking

Nearside Rear tread cracking and inner edge bald

Offside Rear tread cracking and inner edge bald

Pass 11 Oct 2014 78,977 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 73,082 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 73,082 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 65,895 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 58,725 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre worn slightly on shoulders

Fail 24 Oct 2011 58,724 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

nearside front tyre worn slightly on shoulders

rear brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 27 Oct 2010 50,952 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Dec 2009 44,597 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 36,601 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 29,538 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 WDN is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WDN, 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 WDN is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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