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RJ54 FPX

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,538 mi
Last recorded181,538 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 FPX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 181,538 miles

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Nov 2017 171,189 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Nov 2017 171,189 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 143,007 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 109,797 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 98,388 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres 3mm + worn on edges

rear exhaust support broken

Pass 5 Oct 2013 86,442 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 86,442 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 84,897 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 76,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 65,014 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)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 55,477 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 44,425 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 44,424 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)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 32,159 miles

advise tracking is possibley out

offside front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

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 FPX is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ54 FPX registered?

RJ54 FPX is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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