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RJ54 KNL

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,825 mi
Last recorded122,825 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 KNL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 122,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside headlamp output slightly reduced

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

engine runs very rough

Pass 22 Jul 2019 115,106 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 107,552 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides outer rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides front suspension tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 96,451 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 90,306 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 90,304 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 84,527 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 80,773 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 80,773 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 75,441 miles

both front tyres worn on edges!

Pass 24 Jul 2012 71,057 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 64,952 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 59,682 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 52,082 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 41,235 miles

nearside rear tyre treads low.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,870 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 KNL is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KNL, 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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RJ54 KNL is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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