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RH04 RAH

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,335 mi
Last recorded108,335 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRH04 RAH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 108,335 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 106,844 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 105,791 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 105,791 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 104,527 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 102,178 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 98,293 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 88,497 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs wearing thin.

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

Oil leak

Slight play in steering lock.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2014 88,496 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Slight play in steering lock.

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs wearing thin.

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2014 88,425 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 76,161 miles

front discs worn

Fail 13 Sep 2013 76,161 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 12 Sep 2012 67,464 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 60,697 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 53,085 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 44,208 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 34,990 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 24,898 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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RH04 RAH is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 RH04 RAH, 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 RH04 RAH registered?

RH04 RAH is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is RH04 RAH safe to buy?

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