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RJ54 FFR

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

185,894 mi
Last recorded185,894 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 FFR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 185,894 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 176,506 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 172,428 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 165,829 miles

BOTH REAR UPPER SUSPENSION ARMS BALL JIONT PLAY PRESANT

N/S/R TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 154,995 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 140,603 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 139,676 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 133,739 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 103,524 miles

flat tyre warning on

Fail 9 Nov 2011 103,523 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

flat tyre warning on

Pass 19 Oct 2010 77,019 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 66,906 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 58,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 43,204 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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RJ54 FFR is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RJ54 FFR, 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 RJ54 FFR registered?

RJ54 FFR is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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