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RK54 ECT

2004 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

260,275 mi
Last recorded260,275 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 ECT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 260,275 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 260,274 miles

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))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 252,680 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 252,679 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2017 252,672 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 242,553 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 242,481 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 225,675 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 224,609 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 218,018 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 207,602 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 207,602 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 196,359 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 178,430 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 153,722 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

front brake pads wearing thin/low

trigger point not met on emissions

Pass 19 Nov 2009 130,224 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 130,224 miles

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 103,318 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 74,282 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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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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What year was RK54 ECT registered?

RK54 ECT is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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