MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
260,275 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front tyre cut inner side wall
Offside Rear hub bush slight play
Rear brakes slight imbalance
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front flexys perished
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall
Offside Rear hub bush slight play
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front flexys perished
long travel hand brake
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured osf + osr (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
all brake hoses perished
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front glass broken on headlight
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear light lense broken
body damage
general condition represents the age of the vehicle
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Driver's airbag obviously defective light on (5.4.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front glass broken on headlight
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear light lense broken
body damage
general condition represents the age of the vehicle
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear light unit slightly damaged
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate airbag light (5.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear suspension dampers have slight misting of oil
items removed from drivers view prior to test
oil leak
rear exhaust bracket insecure, but not effecting the support of the exhaust
slight play detected at the steering wheel
undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate obscured tow-bar obstructing view (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear light unit slightly damaged
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate airbag light (5.4.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear suspension dampers have slight misting of oil
items removed from drivers view prior to test
oil leak
rear exhaust bracket insecure, but not effecting the support of the exhaust
slight play detected at the steering wheel
undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear tyre on limit
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside rear tyre on limit
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear tyre on limit
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside rear tyre on limit
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre worn outer edge
o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/f tyre wearing edges
both front brake hoses perishing
front brake pads wearing thin/low
trigger point not met on emissions
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RK54 ECT is a 2004 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 RK54 ECT, 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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RK54 ECT is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 3 November 2004.
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