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RK04 LVV

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

188,265 mi
Last recorded188,265 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 LVV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 188,265 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 183,984 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 178,042 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 173,335 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 169,419 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 160,041 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 159,919 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 144,108 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 144,108 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 128,821 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 113,197 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 89,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing oddly on outer edge

o/s/r rubber jacking block missing

plastic outer sill covers fitted

tested in wet condition

Fail 6 Jan 2015 89,405 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing oddly on outer edge

o/s/r rubber jacking block missing

plastic outer sill covers fitted

tested in wet condition

Pass 16 Sep 2013 64,164 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 56,046 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 46,520 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 37,292 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,999 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 27,990 miles

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

Nearside 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 17 Sep 2008 16,672 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 8,286 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 3,223 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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RK04 LVV is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RK04 LVV, 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 RK04 LVV registered?

RK04 LVV is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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